The top-ranked communities are seeing the largest increase in sales due to affordability and new construction continuing to attract buyers, according to an Oct. 27 news release. Eight of the top 10 communities reported average home prices below Houston’s overall average of $421,655.
The impact
Waller claimed the top spot for the third consecutive quarter with a 94.6% increase in home sales compared to last year. The area recorded 179 sales—more than 80% of which were new construction—with an average price of $335,255, down 13% year over year, according to the release.
The Crosby area followed with a 91.3% increase in sales, while West of the Brazos ranked third with an 86.8% jump. Hockley also made the list, seeing a 76.2% rise in transactions, per the release.
The report also highlighted communities in the Greater Houston area such as River Oaks and West University, where homes were priced above $1 million.
One of those communities, Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks recorded the largest year-over-year percentage increase in home sales for the third quarter of 2025, seeing 13 transactions or a 116.7% increase. The average home price was $1.3 million.
“Affordability remains a major motivator for homebuyers,” Shae Cottar, HAR chair with LPT Realty, said in the release. “Every corner of our region is seeing steady demand. We’re noticing particularly strong momentum in communities where builders are expanding inventory and where price points align with what today’s buyers can afford.”
