Houston home sales have exceeded 2023 levels for the third straight month, accompanied by steady growth in inventory. However, total property sales dropped 10.17% compared to October. Inventory has remained at 4.4 months since September, while the average days on the market increased to 52 days, up from 48 days last November.
Per HAR / MLS:
| Category | Jan. 2024 | Feb. 2024 | Mar. 2024 | Apr. 2024 | May 2024 | June 2024 | July 2024 | Aug. 2024 | Sept. 2024 | Oct. 2024 | Nov. 2024 | Dec. 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Property Sales | 6,098 | 7,541 | 8,939 | 9,611 | 10,175 | 9,133 | 8,969 | 8,730 | 8,228 | 8,627 | 7,750 | 8,478 |
| Total Active Listings | 38,410 | 39,757 | 41,070 | 43,044 | 45,692 | 47,563 | 47,348 | 48,774 | 48,749 | 49,423 | 49,121 | 45,714 |
| Single-Family Home Sales | 5,009 | 6,221 | 7,334 | 7,926 | 8,538 | 7,718 | 7,635 | 7,340 | 6,973 | 7,185 | 6,559 | 7,162 |
| Townhome/Condominium Sales | 361 | 440 | 541 | 584 | 601 | 541 | 501 | 499 | 431 | 517 | 395 | 616 |
| Single-Family Months of Inventory | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Single-Family Pending Sales | 6,934 | 7,763 | 8,741 | 9,110 | 8,484 | 8,478 | 7,180 | 8,092 | 7,489 | 7,551 | 6,816 | 5,910 |
| Days on Market | 58 | 57 | 55 | 49 | 45 | 46 | 44 | 47 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 59 |
| Price Range | Jan. 2024 | Feb. 2024 | Mar. 2024 | Apr. 2024 | May 2024 | June 2024 | July 2024 | Aug. 2024 | Sept. 2024 | Oct. 2024 | Nov. 2024 | Dec. 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $99,999 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 37 | 49 | 33 | 37 | 40 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 70 | 99 | 94 | 115 | 93 | 100 | 81 | 96 | 83 | 97 | 84 | 97 |
| $150,000 - $249,999 | 757 | 880 | 992 | 1,005 | 1,058 | 958 | 864 | 918 | 944 | 1,062 | 949 | 938 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | 2,475 | 3,066 | 3,530 | 3,703 | 4,036 | 3,615 | 3,617 | 3,537 | 3,412 | 3,319 | 3,096 | 3,488 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 491 | 681 | 740 | 978 | 1,053 | 942 | 987 | 814 | 721 | 837 | 712 | 743 |
| $750,000 and above | 269 | 364 | 473 | 634 | 697 | 591 | 634 | 515 | 445 | 497 | 419 | 510 |
The Light Park
November 1, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Katy – Typhoon Lagoon, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX, 77494
Spring – Hurricane Harbor Parking Lot, 21300 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77373
The Light Park invites you to join them for The Best Christmas Light Show South of the North Pole, featuring millions of lights synchronized to a festive DJ’d mix of Christmas music.
Texas Winter Lights
November 8, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
Celebrate the magic of the season at Texas Winter Lights, where you can float through a heated Texas-shaped lazy river illuminated by dazzling orbs and vibrant archways while sipping themed seasonal cocktails from your inner pool tube. Enjoy a VR sleigh ride with Santa, poolside movie nights, seasonal treats like apple strudel and kolaches, live DJ sets, nightly snowfall, and yard games like curling, with themed nights such as Karaoke, Silent Disco, and Monday Night Football.
Houston Botanic Gardens Lightscape
November 8, 2024 – February 23, 2025, 5:30 PM (varies) – 10:00 PM
One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017
Radiant Nature, presented by Reliant, is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. In its second year, highlights include towering ginkgo and pine trees, a majestic Chinese temple, a geometric dome, pandas with bamboo, and much more. The interactive zone again features illuminated swings and an angel wings photo spot, plus a collection of new immersive, Instagram-worthy features sure to put a smile on the faces of visitors of all ages.
Magical Winter Lights
November 15, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471, 5:00 PM – 10/11:00 PM
This dazzling spectacle features thousands of intricately designed lanterns in various themes, shapes, and sizes. It is a winter wonderland display that is sure to capture the essence of the festive season during these magical dates. Guests can walk through illuminated tunnels, admire towering sculptures, and even take part in interactive exhibits. With music and entertainment throughout the show, the experience is truly memorable for people of all ages.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
November 15, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Constellation Field, Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX, 6:00 – 9/10:00 PM
Experience 3.5 million lights, ten themed areas, holiday shopping, great food, holiday movie nights, Santa Claus and much more! Fans can enjoy a carnival and a synthetic ice rink on the field each night.
Galaxy Lights
November 16, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Embark on a holiday adventure that transcends Earth’s boundaries and transports you to the edge of the universe. Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, is a space-themed holiday light show that defies gravity! Create out-of-this-world memories with a holiday experience beyond imagination. Space Center Houston leaves you starry-eyed as you experience space in a new light.
City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic
November 22, 2024 – December 31, 2024
There’s no better place to get into the holiday spirit than in the heart of downtown Houston! City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic, presented by Shell Energy, is back for the third year with more spectacular lights, music, and magical fun. During this annual tradition, Houston First Corporation is once again teaming up with Downtown Houston +, Discovery Green, Alley Theatre, POST Houston, Hilton Americas-Houston, and Marriott Marquis to create memorable experiences for everyone at 12 uniquely themed locations. These locations offer an ice skating rink, sparkling lights, mesmerizing Christmas trees, totally post-able selfie stations, and many other activities to brighten the season for the whole family. To make exploring even easier, hop on the Hop-in Hop-off Holiday Bus, which will take you on a festive tour of the city’s holiday highlights. If you’re visiting Houston in November and December of this year, start exploring the city through Downtown and experience the magic of the holiday season.
Zoo Lights
November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Houston’s favorite holiday lights experience, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo! The spectacular Zoo grounds are the perfect setting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with family and friends.
Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens
November 23, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Moody Gardens, One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Several holiday attractions in one venue. Ice Land · Festival of Lights · Ice Skating Rink · Hotel Packages · Holiday 3D Films · Rudolph 4D · Arctic Slide · Train Rides · Pictures with Santa · Nightly Fireside S’Mores · A Christmas Wish Holiday Show · Breakfast with Santa · Nightly Holiday Buffets · New Year’s Palooza · NYE Silver Celebration at Moody Gardens Hotel.
Dasher’s Lightshow
November 29, 2024 – December 24, 2024
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway W, Houston, TX 77064
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Houston’s 1st Christmas Lightshow drive thru. Priced per vehicle, your vehicle occupants enjoy the twinkling lights choreographed to your holiday music favorites. It will be a night to remember as you stroll through lighted tunnels and sing along with Santa and all of his dancing reindeer. Make amazing memories with your friends and family at Dasher’s Lightshow!
Beautifully Decorated Homes
The Johnson’s Christmas Corner
14811 Cypress Meadow Dr., Cypress, TX
Since 2005 the Johnson’s have used over 70,000 lights and 50+ songs to provide a display that people can visit more than once to help brighten their holidays.
Dodd Family Holidays
62 W. Knightsbridge Dr., The Woodlands, TX
The Dodd family celebrates the holidays with animated light and music displays.
Brittenum Family Lights
1208 White Wing Circle, Friendswood, TX
A holiday lighting and special effects display synchronized to music for all ages. Music is broadcasted on 94.3 FM.
Christmas Katy
24603 Stoughton Court, Katy, TX 77494
This home celebrates years of synchronized lighting. It has featured more than 50,000 LED lights, a 32-foot tree, 10-foot Nutcrackers, and a Christmas show with 17 songs broadcast on 89.9 FM. The whole street is expected to be lit up and beautiful as neighbors are also a part of the show.
Other Neighborhoods to Tour
River Oaks
Start at Kirby at Shepherd or Westheimer and wind through River Oaks. You will see gorgeous wrapped trees, dripping lights, glowing deer and more.
Post Oak Boulevard, Highland Village, and Uptown
These shopping centers offer lovely Christmas lights displays and are a quick 10-minute add-on to the River Oaks neighborhood Christmas lights. From Loop 610, take San Felipe west into Post Oak, then turn left onto Post Oak and drive south toward the Galleria, where you can catch spectacular white lights on the 300 Christmas trees lining Uptown’s main holiday thoroughfare. Take a left on Westheimer and cross under the Loop to head towards Highland Village, where you can see a 60 ft. Christmas tree. Take a left onto Kirby to make your way into the heart of River Oaks described above.
Woodland Heights and the Heights
Drive within the area bordered by I-10, Heights Boulevard, and 19th St. to I-45, and you will be sure to find many eye-catching and magical holiday scenes. The featured streets this year will be Omar and Highland from Studewood to Beauchamp.
Downtown Houston, City Hall, Market Square Park, Main Street Square, Avenida Houston & Discovery Green
Check out the annual, towering Holiday Tree at City Hall and wonder through light tunnels and displays at Winter Wanderland; spend some holiday cheer in the beautifully adorned Market Square Park , marvel at the Deck the Trees display in the windows of George R. Brown Convention Center (facing Avenida de las Americas, a.k.a. Avenida Houston), and don’t miss making a pit stop to skate or take in the vibes at The Ice at Discovery Green.
Memorial Park’s Clay Family Eastern Glades
Enjoy the beautiful new 26-foot Holiday Tree on Bowden Terrace and other lights lit against Hines Lake in Clay Family Eastern Glades.
Pecan Grove (Richmond)
It is a seasonal tradition to line the yards with holiday lights in Pecan Grove. This practice turns Pecan Grove into a magical wonderland that people come to see from near and far. Make sure to drive down Morton League, Austin Colony and Quarterpath.
The Lights of Shepherd Park Plaza
Since 1968 many Shepherd Park Plaza residents have made it a Christmas tradition to illuminate rooftops, shrubs and front lawns.Start north of West 43rd Street on either side of Ella Boulevard to find many giant inflatable characters, arches over the streets, large cutouts, and dioramas.
Spring Shadows
At the end of Kemp Forest (off Gessner), you will find colorful and fanciful Christmas light displays along the 3000 block of Quincannon Lane, including traditionally decorated homes, large wrapped trees, and entire lots filled with whimsical holiday cheer.
Prestonwood Forest Annual Nite of Lights
Prestonwood Forest, NW Houston
Tour the streets to become a part of the holiday spectacle with countless lights and lasers and art installations and remarkable creativity! Start at Prestonwood Forest Drive, just off Highway 249. This neighborhood is known to be the top area to experience extravagant Christmas lights with themed streets and a chance to see Santa.
The Woodlands
Many neighborhoods in this area will have decorated homes and streets that are show-stoppers, but start at the Panther Creek and Alden Bridge neighborhoods for over-the-top Christmas light displays set to music. Whoville at June Breeze Place and the musical display at 62, W. Knightsbridge Drive are two worth stopping by.
Candy Cane Court
Pinehurst, Atascosita
Each year Evening Shades Court turns into Candy Cane Court with giant candy canes, candy cane trees, a life-size dancing Santa, a mailbox for letters to Santa, music, a homemade train that travels around the cul-de-sac and lights that transport the street into a Christmas destination.
