Hays, TX Housing Market

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The Hays housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Hays was $610K last month, up 192.9% since last year.

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Hays Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Hays today?

In December 2021, Hays home prices were up 192.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $610K.

$705K

Sale Price

$246

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

Under List Price

1.9%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Hays housing market?

Hays is very competitive. Homes sell in 26 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 26 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 13 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Austin

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 62 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 30 days.

Dripping Springs

100

Not Very Competitive

Multiple offers are rare.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 94 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 34 days.

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Hays Migration & Relocation Trends

In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 27% of Hays homebuyers searched to move out of Hays, while 73% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Hays from?

Across the nation, 1% of homebuyers searched to move into Hays from outside metros.
Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Hays more than any other metro followed by Dallas and San Francisco.

Where are people from Hays moving to?

73% of Hays homebuyers searched to stay within the Hays metropolitan area.
Killeen was the most popular destination among Hays homebuyers followed by Corpus Christi and Albuquerque.

Number of People Moving to Hays

least

most

People are moving to Hays from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Jan '25 - Mar '25
1	Los Angeles, CA	1,240
2	Dallas, TX	966
3	San Francisco, CA	941
4	Seattle, WA	706
5	Salt Lake City, UT	700
6	Houston, TX	544
7	Washington, DC	342
8	New York, NY	281
9	McAllen, TX	253
10	San Diego, CA	242

People are leaving Hays for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Jan '25 - Mar '25
1	Killeen, TX	227
2	Corpus Christi, TX	215
3	Albuquerque, NM	109
4	San Antonio, TX	97
5	Raleigh, NC	93
6	Kerrville, TX	76
7	Minneapolis, MN	75
8	College Station, TX	72
9	Asheville, NC	60
10	Fayetteville, AR	57

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

Schools in Hays

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GreatSchools Rating

No elementary schools in this region.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Hays housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Hays.

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