The Woodlands housing market entered August 2026 with noticeably more homes available to buyers than a year ago. At the same time, the median sales price declined and closed sales slowed, while homes took only slightly longer to sell.
Compared with August 2025, active listings increased 16% and months of inventory climbed 43%. Those shifts point to a market offering buyers more selection and making pricing and presentation increasingly important for sellers.
More Homes Are Available to Buyers
Active listings in The Woodlands reached 580 in August 2026, up from 499 in August 2025—a 16% year-over-year increase.
That additional inventory gives prospective buyers a broader selection of properties to consider. For sellers, greater competition means positioning a home effectively against comparable listings can matter even more.
Median Sales Price Declines 13%
The median sales price was $535,000 in August 2026, compared with $611,500 one year earlier, representing a 13% decrease.
A change in the median does not mean every property in The Woodlands lost 13% of its value. Median prices can also shift because of differences in the types, sizes and price points of homes sold from one period to another. Still, the year-over-year decline is an important indicator for buyers and sellers evaluating current market conditions.
Months of Inventory Climbs to 4
The Woodlands recorded 4 months of inventory in August 2026, compared with 2.8 months in August 2025. That's a 43% year-over-year increase.
Rising inventory reinforces the increase seen in active listings. With more supply available relative to the pace of sales, buyers may have more opportunities to compare properties before making a decision.
Closed Sales Slow, While Market Time Changes Modestly
There were 145 closed sales in August 2026, down from 181 in August 2025, a 20% decrease.
Despite the decline in transactions, average cumulative days on market (CDOM) moved only modestly higher, from 43 days to 45 days, an increase of approximately 5%. This suggests that while fewer transactions closed during the month, the average time spent on the market remained relatively close to last year's level.
Median Lease Price Moves Higher
The rental side of the market moved in the opposite direction from home sale prices. The median lease price increased 8%, from $2,600 in August 2025 to $2,800 in August 2026.
For households weighing whether to rent or purchase in The Woodlands, that increase adds another useful data point when comparing housing options.
What the August Numbers Mean for The Woodlands
August's year-over-year figures show a market with more available inventory, fewer closed transactions and a lower median sales price, while average market time increased only slightly. Buyers have more listings to explore than they did a year ago, while sellers are operating in an environment with greater competition.
As the market moves into the coming months, inventory levels, sales activity and pricing will be especially useful indicators to watch. Individual properties can perform very differently based on location, condition, price point and features, so neighborhood-wide statistics are best used as context rather than as a valuation of a particular home.
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