Denton County's housing market has settled into a typical fall pattern. Prices are holding steady compared with a year ago, the number of homes for sale is about the same as last fall, and homes are taking a little longer to sell than they did in the spring. Here is what the latest numbers show and what they mean if you are buying or selling this fall.
Denton County by the numbers: September 2026
| Measure | Sept. 2026 | Sept. 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $472,495 | $474,225 | -0.4% |
| Homes for sale (active listings) | 4,421 | 4,355 | +1.5% |
| Median days on market | 63 | 64 | 1 day faster |
Source: Realtor.com housing inventory data for Denton County, via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), through September 2026.
What is happening in the market
Prices are flat year over year. The median listing price peaked at $499,000 in May and has eased back to $472,495, almost exactly where it was last September. That spring peak and fall dip is the normal seasonal rhythm in Denton County, not a sign of falling values.
Inventory is steady. There were 4,421 homes for sale in September. That is down from this summer's high of about 4,680 in June, but well above the 3,069 homes available in January. Buyers have about the same number of choices as they did a year ago.
Homes are selling more slowly than in spring. The typical home spent 63 days on the market in September, compared with 43 days in March and April. That slowdown happens every fall as families finish moving before the school year.
What it means for buyers
- You have more room to negotiate. With homes sitting longer, many sellers are open to price reductions, closing cost help or repairs.
- Less competition. Fewer buyers shop in the fall and winter, so multiple-offer situations are less common than in spring.
- Look at new construction. Denton County builders are working to close out homes before year end. Bring your agent on your first builder visit so you have representation at no cost to you. Browse new construction homes in Denton County.
What it means for sellers
- Price it right from day one. In a slower market, overpriced homes sit, and homes that sit end up selling for less. Your first two weeks on the market matter most.
- Presentation counts. Buyers have choices. Clean, well-lit, professionally photographed homes get the showings.
- Know your number. Get a free home value estimate, then let us walk you through what similar homes in your neighborhood have actually sold for.
Frequently asked questions
Are home prices dropping in Denton County?
No. As of September 2026, the median listing price in Denton County was $472,495, down just 0.4% from a year earlier. Prices dip each fall after the spring peak, but year over year they are essentially flat.
Is fall a good time to buy a home in Denton County?
For many buyers, yes. Homes are taking about 63 days to sell, compared with 43 days in spring, so buyers face less competition and have more room to negotiate.
See the numbers for your neighborhood
County-wide numbers only tell part of the story. Prices and pace can look very different in Argyle than in Denton. See the latest market report for your city:
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