Hempstead Housing Market Report May 2025•Waller County, Texas

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Housing Prices in Hempstead, TX

How much do homes in Hempstead, TX cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Hempstead, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Hempstead is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since May 2024

At the same time last year, Hempstead was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Hempstead is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$290,000$172/SqFt
+$32,000
+12.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Hempstead have sold for 12.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Hempstead was $290,000 in May 2025, up 12.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $172.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Hempstead
+12.4%
Prairie View-Waller
-8.9%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$150K$245K
+63.3%
2$180K$150K
-16.7%
3$275K$299.9K
+9.1%
4$265.9K$305K
+14.7%
5$675K$315K
-53.3%

Summary: Hempstead housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +63.3%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -16.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.1%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +14.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -53.3%.

How does Hempstead, TX compare with other places?

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Hempstead, TX

Housing supply in Hempstead, TX

How many homes are available in Hempstead, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
109Last MonthMay 2025
942 months agoApr 2025
+16.0 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Hempstead real estate market had 109 homes for sale in May 2025, a 16.0 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
13Last MonthMay 2025
92 months agoApr 2025
+44.4 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
122
0.0%
235
+66.7%
36071
+18.3%
42325
+8.7%
566
0.0%

Summary: Hempstead housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +66.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +18.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +8.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Hempstead, TX cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price2 Homes

At Asking Price4 Homes

Under Asking Price7 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Hempstead, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Hempstead in May 2025, up by 44.4% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Hempstead, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Hempstead, TX?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days7 Homes

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days4 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Hempstead are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 13 homes were sold in Hempstead; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 31% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
87 DaysThis YearMay 2025
42 Days1 year agoMay 2024
+106.9 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Hempstead had an average listing age of 87 days in May 2025, up by 106.9% compared to the previous year.

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