Port Lavaca, TX metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Port Lavaca, 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

$225K

12.6% YoY

Days on Market

106 days

8.2% YoY

Active Inventory

179

24.3% YoY

Homes Sold

13

18.2% YoY

Cold Market

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

Port Lavaca, TX metro area Market Summary

The Port Lavaca, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $225K, down 12.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 106 days on the market, 8.2% longer than a year ago.

There are 179 homes for sale — 24.3% more than last year. With 13.8 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 49 new listings were added during this period, up 25.6% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 91.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 15.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 14.5% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

85

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 13.8
Days on Market 106
Price Drops 14.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio 91.9%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 48.5%
Days on Market (National: 55) 92.7%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. Texas Median

Median Price (Texas: $342K) 34.3%
Days on Market (Texas: 82) 29.3%

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. Prices are 48% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Port Lavaca, TX metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$350K

Price per Sq Ft

$164

Sale-to-List Ratio

91.9%

Months of Supply

13.8

Sold Above List

15.4%

Price Drops

14.5%

New Listings

49

25.6% YoY

Pending Sales

21

Off Market in 2 Weeks

14.3%

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