Veterans United in
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
The Dallas housing market in October has weakened compared to last year with the median home price around $422,495 — down 0.6% from last year. Homes for sale in Dallas* now spend an average of 62 days on the market, and nearly 44% sell below asking price, giving buyers more negotiating power.
Just a few of the 838,780 Veterans we've helped get into homes.
10,702 Veterans in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area alone!
Based on Veterans United and Veterans United Realty's internal data.
Bradley O. | U.S. Marine Corps
Laura E. | U.S. Army
Herbert J. | U.S. Navy
Madelyn Q. | U.S. Navy
Michelle M. | U.S. Army
Phillip P. | U.S. Navy
Billy R. | U.S. Army
Dallas Metro Housing Market in October 2026
Median Days on Market
62 days
Homes are staying on the market 6.9% longer than last month.
Average Listing Price
$614,191
Average home prices are up 0.54% since last month.
Active Listings
29,364 homes
Number of houses on the market are down 0.63% since last month.
Homes in the Dallas region sell at a moderate pace.
44% of listings reduced price last month.
8,938
New listings
Down 4.8% from last month
29,364
Active listings
Down 0.6% from last month
VA Loan Market Share
6.7% of originations last year were VA loans.
6,105
Sold last year
1/15
Were VA loans
Dallas Area
Own vs Rent Trends
A higher share of owner-occupied homes often reflects stronger long-term ties to the community, since homeowners are more likely to stay in one place and invest in their neighborhoods. By contrast, areas with a larger renter population may be more transient, offering flexibility but sometimes less stability in housing markets.
It could also be an indication of market health, as affordable markets often have higher owner-occupancy rates.
The home listing price-to-income ratio in the Dallas area is 4.9
The ratio compares how expensive homes are in Dallas relative to household income. A higher ratio means homes cost more compared to what people earn.
A healthy price-to-income ratio is generally around 3 times your household's annual income (or less), but higher ratios can be sustainable depending on your rate, DTI, and more.
Median Home Prices by Neighborhood in the Dallas Region
This section breaks down median home prices by neighborhood. Use these insights to see where housing costs trend higher or lower, and to better understand the market at the zip code level.
The Dallas metro median income is $86,860.
Explore Dallas Area Neighborhoods
See how median home prices in individual Dallas neighborhoods compare to the overall metro median.
View this chart to learn about the median listing price and the number of active listings in Dallas over time.
Month
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Sep 2026
Listing Price
$447,379
$435,213
$430,000
$435,000
$442,000
$459,900
$468,995
$472,912
$469,999
$464,376
$450,000
$449,000
$445,000
$435,000
$431,088
$435,000
$439,990
$449,900
$459,450
$459,000
$450,000
$444,990
$439,450
$434,500
$428,000
$422,450
$415,500
$415,950
$423,503
$430,000
$440,000
$440,000
$439,900
$430,000
$425,000
$425,000
$420,000
$412,500
$405,000
$411,000
$420,000
$430,000
$435,999
$439,990
$439,000
$425,000
$422,495
Month
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Sep 2026
Active Listings
17,906
16,429
14,776
12,786
12,398
12,529
13,160
14,674
16,142
16,929
17,285
18,625
18,953
17,347
15,777
16,012
17,096
18,531
20,080
22,364
24,446
25,481
25,769
25,908
25,494
22,744
21,422
21,794
23,675
26,471
29,084
30,998
31,819
30,910
30,064
29,448
28,512
25,211
22,766
23,220
24,968
26,487
27,994
29,628
29,742
29,549
29,364
Median Days on Market
Days on Market
This chart shows the median days on market for active listings over time. In other words: how quickly homes move in the market. A declining rate means rising competition among buyers, while an increase means listings are sitting longer.
Month
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Sep 2026
Median Days on Market
49
59
66
61
46
40
37
36
37
42
44
46
50
58
63
48
40
40
37
40
43
49
53
56
58
66
69
56
45
43
45
50
53
58
63
64
64
71
72
57
48
46
48
51
54
58
62
Market Hotness Score
Market Hotness
Based on Realtor.com's Market Hotness Index, this measure reflects how competitive the housing market is by comparing buyer demand with available inventory. Rising hotness scores point to more competition, while declining scores signal cooling conditions.
Month
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Hotness Score
54.0134
57.0234
59.1973
51.0033
54.5151
56.3545
54.0134
56.8562
54.6823
45.9866
45.8194
47.6589
45.9866
49.3311
54.6823
57.5251
54.6823
50
47.1572
43.8127
45.6522
42.4749
37.6254
38.9632
43.6455
44.9833
49.8328
52.8428
51.0033
45.9866
38.4615
37.7926
36.7893
35.4515
34.1137
34.1137
39.9666
44.1472
48.6622
50.6689
48.9967
45.6522
39.7993
38.6288
40.4682
38.9632
Pending Homes-for-Sale %
Percentage of Homes Sold per Month
This chart shows the percentage of homes that sold each month, highlighting buyer demand and long-term market trends. In most markets, around 20% of listings selling each month is considered balanced. Higher percentages point to a strong sellers' market, while lower percentages indicate more favorable conditions for buyers.
Largest overall VA lender (purchase and refinance) for four consecutive years.
More VA purchase loans than any other lender for the past 10 consecutive years
Over the last six fiscal years, Veterans United made more VA purchase loans than USAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Rocket Mortgage, Wells Fargo and Freedom Mortgage combined.
We have 1,787 Veterans ready to buy your home right now!
VA buyers who shop slightly under budget often have more flexibility to make competitive offers, especially on homes that have been on the market for more than 30 days. Some of the best fits for my clients have been in bedroom communities, near military bases or in areas with strong Veteran support and community.
Lori F.Veterans United Network Realty Agent
1-800-985-5723 | 1512 Heriford Road, Columbia, MO 65202. Not affiliated with any government agency including the VA. Missouri Licensed Real Estate Brokerage; for license information, visit VeteransUnitedRealty.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Start Your VA Loan With Veterans United
Not sure where to begin? Whether you're stationed nearby or planning to move near Dallas, we’ll help you understand what to expect.
Casey and his team are the greatest always there to answer any questions and looking out for us all the way.
Larry O. | Army
Verified Customer
Very good people to work with,they are on top of things when working with vets.
Ronald L. | Navy
Verified Customer
The folks at Veterans United from the start to the finish were there working with me to find my home . Recommending a Realtor and keeping me apprised of each step . I was amazed at closing in 30 days was even possible. I would recommend them 100%.
Fermis H. | Marine Corps
Verified Customer
Really paid attention and helped me even when I was going through the rough parts
Christopher W. | Coast Guard
Verified Customer
Clay, Kara, Maggie and the whole team were fantastic!! Less than 30 days to close, very helpful and knowledgeable!
Charles P. | Navy
Verified Customer
Not only would I recommend to my family and battle buddies, but I actually consider Emmett to be as close as family. We have been working together for years. He and his team have been through the hardest parts of all the processes just to see me through and point me in the right direction. I trul...
James W. | Army
Verified Customer
The entire home buying process was excellent. It was so streamlined and friendly all throughout the journey. I would highly recommend the entire team
Roberto R. | Army
Verified Customer
I appreciate how the team worked together and communicated every step. Thank Veterans United!
Robert P. | Navy
Verified Customer
Very Good and detailed oriented
Mark S. | Army
Verified Customer
Our home purchase went through without any issues. I cannot recommend this team enough.
Martin W. | Marine Corps
Verified Customer
The entire staff is amazing my entire process was seemless and stress free
Reginald B. | Air Force
Verified Customer
Heather and her team kept it flowing smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised to see how fast closing came up. AWESOME job . Heather kept in constant contact with me. She went out of her way to get me in the new house quickly. My wife and I love the new house. We will start moving tomorrow.
Timothy R. | Army
Verified Customer
I spoke with 2 other companies before Veterans United. The first 2 companies couldn't care less if i was approved or not, but the team at Veterans United were invested in every step of the process. Their process makes it extremely clear on what you need to work through the buying process even if y...
*Unless stated otherwise, data for the metro refers to the CBSA ("Core-Based Statistical Area"), the defined geography that makes up the surrounding metropolitan and micropolitan areas.
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