El Paso, TX metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the El Paso, TX metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$275K

4.0% YoY

Days on Market

68 days

23.6% YoY

Active Inventory

2,625

8.5% YoY

Homes Sold

816

9.7% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

El Paso, TX metro area Market Summary

The El Paso, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $275K, up 4.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 68 days on the market, 23.6% longer than a year ago.

There are 2,625 homes for sale — 8.5% fewer than last year. With 3.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 1,090 new listings were added during this period, up 10.1% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.7% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 18.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.7% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

68

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 3.2
Days on Market 68
Price Drops 17.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.7%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 37.0%
Days on Market (National: 55) 23.6%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.8%

vs. Texas Median

Median Price (Texas: $342K) 19.7%
Days on Market (Texas: 82) 17.1%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 37% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

El Paso, TX metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$280K

Price per Sq Ft

$163

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.7%

Months of Supply

3.2

Sold Above List

18.1%

Price Drops

17.7%

New Listings

1,090

10.1% YoY

Pending Sales

1,042

Off Market in 2 Weeks

35.9%

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