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Galveston, TX home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$281K1-yr changeDown5.1%

The typical home value in Galveston, TX is $281K as of September 2026, down 5.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Galveston ZIP code, the median list price is $380K and homes spend a median of 91 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • The story in Galveston right now is a market that has softened.
  • The typical home value sits at about two hundred ninety-two thousand dollars, down nearly 7 percent over the past year.
  • There are around one thousand four hundred homes for sale, and homes are taking their time to move, with a median of about 83 days on the market.
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The story in Galveston right now is a market that has softened. The typical home value sits at about two hundred ninety-two thousand dollars, down nearly 7 percent over the past year. That is a real decline, not a rounding error, and it changes how a seller should think about pricing. There are around one thousand four hundred homes for sale, and homes are taking their time to move, with a median of about 83 days on the market. That is close to three months before a typical sale. At the same time, the median list price is about three hundred ninety-eight thousand dollars, well above what homes are actually valued at, which tells you some sellers are still aiming high. Only about 16 percent of listings have cut their price so far, and with just 178 new listings this month, supply is not flooding in. Put it together and the message is simple. If you price to today's value in Galveston, you can still sell. If you chase last year's number, you will sit.

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12-month value trend

-5.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Galveston over the last 12 months: $296K in Sep 2025 to $281K in Sep 2026 (-5.1%).

Sep 2025$296K

Sep 2026$281K

Median Zillow home value index across Galveston's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Galveston, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$281K
1-yr changeMedian across Galveston ZIPs
-5.1%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Galveston
3
County
Galveston County

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Context

The typical home in Galveston is worth $280,822 as of September 2026, down 5.1% over the past year. Sellers have been asking more than that, with a median list price of $380,000. Inventory is substantial at 1316 homes for sale, while only 174 new listings came on the market in September 2026. Homes are moving slowly, sitting a median of 91 days before going under contract. About 13.3% of listings have taken a price cut. For a Galveston homeowner thinking about selling, this is a soft market where pricing realistically and preparing for a longer timeline matters more than aiming high.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Galveston, TX?

Typical home value

$281K

Down5.1%YoY

Median list price

$380K

Days on market

91

Homes for sale

1,316

Price cuts

13.3%

New listings

174

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Galveston's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Galveston, TX home prices over time

Typical home values in Galveston, TX are down 5.1% over the past year, from $296K in September 2025 to $281K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Galveston, TX, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$280,822-5.1%
September 2025$295,922No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Galveston ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Galveston, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

Galveston, TX leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 91 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Galveston ZIP code, and 174 new listings against 1,316 active listings across Galveston, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Galveston housing market forecast 2027

+0.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Galveston ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Galveston fell 5.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Galveston?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Galveston shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%), after a 5.1% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Galveston ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Galveston?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Galveston ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Galveston, TX home prices.

How much is a home in Galveston worth?

The typical home value in Galveston is $280,822 as of September 2026, down 5.1% over the past year.

How long does it take to sell a home in Galveston?

Homes in Galveston spend a median of 91 days on the market as of September 2026, so sellers should expect a slower pace.

Is it a good time to sell a home in Galveston?

The market leans toward buyers right now, with 1316 homes for sale, 13.3% of listings carrying a price cut, and values down over the past year. Sellers who price competitively from the start tend to do better in conditions like these.

Are home prices going up or down in Galveston, TX?

Typical home values in Galveston, TX are down 5.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Galveston, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

Galveston, TX leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 91 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Galveston ZIP code, and 174 new listings against 1,316 active listings across Galveston, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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