North Texas Housing Market Update — June 2026
Fresh data is in from MetroTex, and the June 2026 numbers paint a clear picture across North Texas: prices are softening in most counties, inventory is easing back in a few key markets, and buyers continue to hold real negotiating leverage — though the story isn't identical from county to county. Here's the full breakdown.
The Five-County Snapshot
| County | Median Price | YoY Change | Active Listings | Closed Sales (YoY) | Total DOM | Months of Inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $375,000 | -2.6% | 7,597 (-0.6%) | 1,916 (-1.6%) | 81 days | 4.6 |
| Tarrant | $360,000 | +1.7% | 6,661 (-7.2%) | 2,282 (+10.7%) | 77 days | 3.6 |
| Denton | $430,000 | -4.4% | 5,724 (+0.9%) | 1,574 (+6.4%) | 84 days | 4.8 |
| Johnson | $335,000 | -5.6% | 1,202 (-11.6%) | 294 (-1.0%) | 107 days | 4.5 |
| Hood | $373,025 | -7.7% | 820 (-2.4%) | 197 (+38.7%) | 101 days | 4.6 |
The Big Takeaway: Tarrant Is the Outlier
Four of the five counties saw median prices decline year-over-year, but Tarrant County was the exception, posting a 1.7% gain — and it's backed up by strong fundamentals: closed sales up nearly 11%, the shortest days-on-market of any county at 77 days, and the tightest inventory level at 3.6 months. Tarrant is the closest thing to a genuine seller's market in this data set right now.
Everywhere else, buyers are in the stronger position, with Hood County showing the steepest price decline at -7.7%.
County-by-County Breakdown
Dallas County
Median price dipped 2.6% to $375,000, with both listings and closed sales essentially flat to slightly down. Days on market crept up 4 days versus last year, and 4.6 months of inventory keeps this squarely in balanced-market territory. Nothing dramatic here — a market cooling gradually rather than sharply.
Tarrant County
The strongest county on this list. Prices rose, closed sales jumped over 10%, and at 3.6 months of inventory, this remains the tightest market of the five — genuinely closer to seller's-market conditions than anywhere else in this report.
Denton County
Still the priciest county in the group at $430,000 median, despite a 4.4% year-over-year decline. Closed sales rose a healthy 6.4%, and days on market held exactly flat versus last year at 84 days — a sign of a market absorbing new supply reasonably well even as prices ease.
Johnson County
The most affordable county in this data set at $335,000 median, but also showing some of the clearest signs of a slowing market: active listings down nearly 12%, days on market up 10 days to 107 total, and 4.5 months of inventory. Worth noting — falling listings combined with rising days-on-market suggests softer overall demand rather than a supply crunch.
Hood County
The most dramatic numbers in this report. Median price fell 7.7% — the steepest decline of any county — yet closed sales jumped nearly 39% year-over-year, the strongest sales growth by far. That combination (lower prices, sharply higher sales volume) suggests price adjustments are successfully pulling buyers back into the Granbury-area market. Inventory did tighten meaningfully too, down to 6.3 months from 7.6 a year ago, though it remains the most buyer-favorable market of the five on a pure supply basis.
What This Means If You're Buying
Outside of Tarrant County, this remains a buyer-favorable market across North Texas — falling prices, rising days on market, and generally available inventory in Dallas, Denton, Johnson, and especially Hood County. Hood's price drop paired with a sales surge suggests sellers there are pricing realistically and buyers are responding — worth a look if that area fits your search.
What This Means If You're Selling
Pricing accurately matters more than ever, particularly in Johnson and Hood counties where days on market have stretched out noticeably. Tarrant County sellers are in the strongest position on this list — faster sales, less inventory competition, and the only county showing price appreciation. If you're selling in Dallas or Denton, the market remains workable but requires realistic, comp-based pricing rather than assuming 2025-level numbers still apply.
Bottom Line
June 2026 confirms what's been building all year: North Texas is a market of real local variation, not one uniform trend. Tarrant County is holding its ground and then some, while Hood County's steep price correction is drawing buyers back in. Whether you're buying or selling, knowing exactly where your specific county — and neighborhood — stands right now makes the difference between a strategy based on real data and one based on outdated assumptions.
*Want the full picture for your specific area, or a personalized look at what these numbers mean for your buying or selling plans? Reach out — I'm happy to walk through the data with you.*
*Data source: MetroTex Association of Realtors, June 2026 County Housing Reports.*