Lufkin, TX metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Lufkin, 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

$271K

0.5% YoY

Days on Market

125 days

316.7% YoY

Active Inventory

294

53.9% YoY

Homes Sold

14

17.6% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Lufkin, TX metro area Market Summary

The Lufkin, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $271K, up 0.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 125 days on the market, 316.7% longer than a year ago.

There are 294 homes for sale — 53.9% more than last year. With 21.0 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 92 new listings were added during this period, up 109.1% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 21.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 36.7% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

85

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 21.0
Days on Market 125
Price Drops 36.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.3%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 37.8%
Days on Market (National: 55) 127.3%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. Texas Median

Median Price (Texas: $342K) 20.7%
Days on Market (Texas: 82) 52.4%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 38% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Lufkin, TX metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$297K

Price per Sq Ft

$128

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.3%

Months of Supply

21.0

Sold Above List

21.4%

Price Drops

36.7%

New Listings

92

109.1% YoY

Pending Sales

78

Off Market in 2 Weeks

23.1%

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