The data can show whether local conditions are easing or tightening, but it cannot choose your timing by itself. A practical answer combines readiness (cash flow, reserves, time horizon) with ZIP-level signals. 29 of 97 tracked ZIPs (30%) show the current cooling flag. 5 of 97 ZIPs (5%) show faster inventory growth. The metro income-needed indicator changed -2.43% year over year.
Key stats
- 29 of 97 tracked ZIPs (30%) show the current cooling flag.
- 5 of 97 ZIPs (5%) show faster inventory growth.
- The metro income-needed indicator changed -2.43% year over year.
- The published metro home-value forecast is -0.60%.
- Tracked ZIP markets
- 97
- Median ZIP home value
- $252,640
- Median ZIP rent
- $1,550
- cooling share
- 29 of 97 tracked ZIPs (30%) show the current cooling flag.
- inventory growth share
- 5 of 97 ZIPs (5%) show faster inventory growth.
- income needed change
- The metro income-needed indicator changed -2.43% year over year.
The current timing tradeoff in Houston
29 of 97 tracked ZIPs (30%) show the current cooling flag. 5 of 97 ZIPs (5%) show faster inventory growth.
The published metro home-value forecast is -0.60%.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: ZIP and metro housing-market datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: calculation and missing-data rules