We know Texas homebuyers are unique, but what sets them apart from the rest?

Each year, the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report released by Texas Realtors takes an in-depth look at who’s buying and selling homes in the Texas market, as well as what their motivations and opinions might be.

Here are some highlights.

Demographics:
Compared to the national average, Texas homebuyers are more diverse in 2021.

  • 18% are Hispanic/Latino buyers (up from 14% the previous year)
  • 7% are Black/African American (up from 5% the previous year)
  • 6% are Asian/Pacific Islanders (up from 4% the previous year)
  • 69% are White/Caucasian (down from 78% the previous year)

Compared to the national average, Texas homebuyers earn higher incomes, and their median household income was $112,500, $16,000 more than the national median.

Characteristics:

  • First-time buyers composed 31% of Texas homebuyers, compared to 33% nationally.
  • The typical buyer is 56 years old with a median income of $90,500.
  • 68% of buyers are married couples, 15% are single females, 9% are single males, and 6% are unmarried couples.
  • The median age of Texas homebuyers is 48, four years less than the previous year.
  • 16% of homebuyers purchased a multi-generational home, to take care of aging parents, or children 18 and older living at home.
  • 25% of homebuyers or spouses are veterans or active-duty military.

Motivations:

  • 20% of Texas homebuyers in the past year said their primary reason for purchasing a home was the desire to own a home of their own.
  • For Texans who sold their homes, the most popular reason for putting a home on the market was to move closer to friends or family, followed by job relocations and a desire for a larger home.

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