Houston Real Estate Rankings

Top 10 Hottest local markets in Houston

As of September 9, 2024, we have a new rundown of the top 10 hottest local markets in Houston based on data from the last six months. This list is a thrilling mix of areas, each showcasing unique stats that make them stand out in the bustling Houston real estate scene.
Statistics calculated from from March 13, 2024 to September 09, 2024
1
Downtown Conroe
214.64 Heat Index
Downtown Conroe takes the top spot with an impressive heat index of 215. With 113 active listings and 283 sold properties, it’s a hot area with homes selling on average for $275,015 in about 42 days.

Available Homes:

119

Homes Sold:

283

Average Sold Price:

$275k

Average Days to Sell:

42

Months of Inventory:

3

Average Discount:

6%

2
The Woodlands
207.60 Heat Index
Coming in second, The Woodlands boasts a heat index of 208. It has 614 active listings and 1,221 sales, with an average sold price of $716,409 and homes staying on the market for 46 days on average. A premier location, indeed.

Available Homes:

652

Homes Sold:

1,221

Average Sold Price:

$716k

Average Days to Sell:

46

Months of Inventory:

3

Average Discount:

2%

3
Kelliwood-Nottingham
195.98 Heat Index
Kelliwood-Nottingham secures third place with a heat index of 196. It has 110 active listings and saw 234 sales, with homes averaging $517,562 and spending just 28 days on the market.

Available Homes:

117

Homes Sold:

234

Average Sold Price:

$518k

Average Days to Sell:

28

Months of Inventory:

3

Average Discount:

1%

4
Cinco Ranch Area
192.65 Heat Index
In fourth place, Cinco Ranch Area features a heat index of 193. This popular area has 807 active listings and 1,325 sales, with homes averaging $564,128, typically moving in 37 days.

Available Homes:

875

Homes Sold:

1,325

Average Sold Price:

$564k

Average Days to Sell:

37

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

2%

5
Greenspoint
180.26 Heat Index
Greenspoint lands fifth with a heat index of 180. It offers 72 active listings and 138 sales, with an average home price of $235,776 and an average market duration of 44 days.

Available Homes:

77

Homes Sold:

138

Average Sold Price:

$236k

Average Days to Sell:

44

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

4%

6
Shadow Creek
179.59 Heat Index
Shadow Creek is in sixth place, sporting a heat index of 180. This area has 97 active listings and 180 sales, with an average sold price of $406,157 and a market time of 33 days.

Available Homes:

100

Homes Sold:

180

Average Sold Price:

$406k

Average Days to Sell:

33

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

2%

7
Pearland
175.73 Heat Index
Seventh place belongs to Pearland with a heat index of 176. It features 376 active listings and 620 sales, with homes selling for $423,418 on average in about 48 days.

Available Homes:

406

Homes Sold:

620

Average Sold Price:

$423k

Average Days to Sell:

48

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

3%

8
Jersey Village
170.40 Heat Index
Jersey Village secures the eighth spot with a heat index of 170. This market has 64 active listings and 112 sales, with homes averaging $359,470 and remaining for 46 days on the market.

Available Homes:

68

Homes Sold:

112

Average Sold Price:

$359k

Average Days to Sell:

46

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

2%

9
Ellington
170.23 Heat Index
Coming in ninth, Ellington has a heat index of 170. It has 60 active listings and 106 sales, with an average sold price of $343,224 and homes typically on the market for 52 days.

Available Homes:

63

Homes Sold:

106

Average Sold Price:

$343k

Average Days to Sell:

52

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

2%

10
Baytown
169.99 Heat Index
Rounding out the top ten, Baytown has a heat index of 170. This area has 461 active listings and 710 sales, with homes averaging $254,279 and on the market for 60 days.

Available Homes:

492

Homes Sold:

710

Average Sold Price:

$254k

Average Days to Sell:

60

Months of Inventory:

4

Average Discount:

6%

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