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Can credit market contractions lead to declines in rural land values? What about changes in household incomes or home values? This article digs into the data to answer these questions and more.

The Texas Land Market Latest Developments report contains an analysis of Texas land markets. The reported sales consist of a sample of verified transactions through second quarter 2024.

Texas’ varied landscapes support diverse land uses, creating competition among potential buyers. Specifically, in growing metropolitan areas like Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston developers seeking land for urban expansion (housing, commercial, industrial) compete with buyers who have agricultural interests (farming, ranching).

A recent Real Estate Center study shows that, when it comes to Hill Country land market prices and sales activity, a little land goes a long way.

If you hit the dusty trails just about anywhere in Texas, you’ll find land is still a hot commodity. Sales slowed in 2018, but prices continued trending positive, boosted by demand for recreational and investment properties.