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By the Numbers
Curious about what the market’s doing in your neighborhood? Whether you’re thinking of buying, selling, or just staying informed, our local real estate market updates help you make smarter decisions. Below, you'll find the latest stats, trends, and expert commentary—broken down by county, city, and even neighborhood. This page is updated monthly with insights from The Dunnican Team’s on-the-ground expertise.
Reporting Period: April 1–June 30, 2026 • Data via NTREIS / Texas REALTORS® Data Relevance Project
PRICES
Wylie's median sale price came in at $405,000 in Q2 2026, a modest 1.2% decline from Q2 2025. Median price per square foot fell 1.7% to $190.93, while median home size increased slightly from 2,190 to 2,279 square feet. The small home size increase alongside both price metrics declining is consistent with a market experiencing gentle softening — the mix-shift from larger homes partially offsets what would otherwise be an even more modest price decline. The more significant pricing signal is the close-to-original-list-price ratio, which fell from 98.9% to 95.1% — a 3.8-point decline that is the most notable softening indicator in Wylie's Q2 dataset. Moving from a near-full-price close environment (98.9%) to one where buyers are consistently closing 4.9% below list represents a real shift in negotiating dynamics that both buyers and sellers need to account for.
SALES ACTIVITY
Transaction volume improved slightly in Q2 2026 with 180 closed sales, a 3.5% increase from 174 in Q2 2025 — a modest but positive gain. Days on market rose to 69 days, up 9 from Q2 2025's 60 — a meaningful increase suggesting buyers are taking significantly more time to commit than a year ago at Wylie's price point. Days to close improved 2 days to 31, indicating the actual closing process is efficient once a contract is in place. The combination of rising DOM and a falling close-to-list ratio (95.1% vs. 98.9%) tells the real story: buyers in Wylie have more time and more negotiating room than they've had in several years, and they're using both. The 3.5% volume increase confirms demand is still there — it's the terms and pace of transactions that have shifted, not the fundamental interest in the community.
INVENTORY
Active listings fell sharply to 231 in Q2 2026, down 15.4% from 273 in Q2 2025 — a reduction of more than 40 homes in a single year. Combined with the 3.5% sales increase, this inventory contraction is a strongly constructive structural signal. Months of inventory declined to 4.3, down 0.8 from Q2 2025 — moving Wylie solidly into balanced territory approaching seller-leaning conditions. The price distribution reflects Wylie's broad mid-range character: 32.0% of Q2 sales were in the $300,000–$399,999 band, 28.1% in $500,000–$749,000, and 22.5% in $400,000–$499,000. The $300,000–$499,000 range drives 54.5% of all closings, while the $500,000+ segment at 30.4% reflects the increasing presence of newer, larger homes in Wylie's housing mix. The 18-year median home age confirms a community that has been building out steadily over the past two decades.
MARKET BALANCE
At 4.3 months of inventory — down 0.8 from Q2 2025 — Wylie is in balanced territory with improving structural dynamics. The combination of falling inventory, rising sales, and tightening months of supply points toward conditions that should gradually shift negotiating leverage back toward sellers over the coming quarters. The current buyer advantage is real but structural — driven primarily by the 3.8-point close-to-list decline and the 9-day DOM increase — not by oversupply. As the inventory picture tightens further, those dynamics should moderate. Wylie's Collin County location, school district reputation, and broad price range from $300,000–$749,000 give it consistent appeal across multiple buyer profiles.
Wylie enters the second half of 2026 with one of the more constructive structural profiles among eastern DFW markets in this report. The inventory contraction (−15.4%), sales improvement (+3.5%), and declining months of supply (4.3, down 0.8) together point toward a market that is gradually tightening. If this trajectory continues through Q3, months of supply could approach 3.8–4.0 by Q4 — seller-leaning territory — at which point the close-to-list ratio should begin recovering from its current 95.1% level. The pricing softening (−1.2% median, −1.7% per-sq-ft) is likely near its floor given the structural tightening underway.
If mortgage rates ease in Q4 2026, Wylie's $300,000–$499,000 core price range is well-positioned to capture first-time and move-up buyers who have been qualifying and waiting. Wylie ISD's reputation, the community's mix of established and newer neighborhoods, and its accessible price point relative to higher-cost Collin County neighbors make it a consistent demand destination. Overall, expect Wylie to remain in balanced territory through Q3 with gradual improvement heading into Q4, and among the Rockwall County and eastern DFW markets most likely to see price stabilization and modest recovery in 2027.
Whether you're buying or selling in Wylie, The Dunnican Team works throughout the Collin County corridor and can help you navigate current conditions with a clear, data-grounded strategy. Reach out anytime.
Source: NTREIS MLS / Texas REALTORS® Data Relevance Project — Wylie, TX, Q2 2026 (April 1–June 30, 2026) with Q2 2025 comparison metrics. Data via MetroTex Association of REALTORS®. Analysis provided in partnership with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. All figures reflect All Residential (SF + attached) — All Construction Types.
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Is it a good time to sell a home in Wylie in 2026?
Wylie's Q2 2026 structural picture is more seller-friendly than the close-to-list decline suggests — and the gap between those two signals is the most important thing to understand. Active listings fell 15.4% to 231, months of supply declined 0.8 to 4.3, and closed sales rose 3.5% to 180 — supply contracting while demand grows is the structural setup that supports sellers even in a period of price adjustment. The close-to-original-list ratio fell from 98.9% to 95.1% — a 3.8-point decline that is real and means buyers are successfully negotiating about 4.9% below original asking price. That gap is the central pricing challenge for sellers right now: homes that came to market at 98–99% of what buyers would pay in 2023–2024 now need to start closer to where buyers are actually transacting. Sellers who make that adjustment from day one are finding efficient transactions at 43 days on market. Those who don't are discovering that a balanced market with 231 available alternatives is unforgiving of overpricing.
Is it a good time to buy a home in Wylie in 2026?
Wylie offers a genuinely favorable buyer entry point right now — one that may not last through 2027. The close-to-original-list ratio of 95.1% gives buyers real negotiating room that didn't exist when the ratio was 98.9% a year ago, and the 4.3-month inventory level provides meaningful selection across Wylie's broad price range from $300,000 to $500,000+. The structural trend, however, is toward tightening: inventory is falling, sales are rising, and months of supply are declining. Those three trends moving simultaneously in the direction of sellers means the leverage buyers have today is gradually reducing. Wylie ISD's reputation, the community's 18-year housing stock, and its Collin County positioning make it a consistent target for move-up and relocation buyers — and that demand pool grows when rates ease. Buyers who act in the current window are purchasing into conditions that are structurally improving for sellers.
Why did Wylie's close-to-list ratio drop so much in Q2 2026?
Wylie's close-to-original-list ratio fell from 98.9% to 95.1% — a 3.8-point decline that is the largest among Rockwall County markets this quarter and deserves a direct explanation. The shift reflects a fundamental change in buyer behavior rather than a sudden deterioration in market conditions. When the ratio was at 98.9%, buyers were competing for limited inventory and writing offers at or very near asking price with minimal negotiation. As inventory expanded and buyer urgency eased, negotiating became normal again — and sellers who listed at peak-era expectations found themselves meeting buyers 4–5% below their original ask. The practical implication: a Wylie home listed at $450,000 is now closing at approximately $427,000 on average. Sellers who price with that reality in mind from day one avoid the extended market time and reactive reductions that characterize listings that start too high.
Are Wylie home prices rising or falling in 2026?
Falling modestly and likely approaching a floor. The median sale price declined 1.2% to $405,000, with per-square-foot values down 1.7% to $190.93 and median home size up slightly — confirming modest real softening with a minor mix-shift component. Both metrics are declining by similar small amounts, which is the signature of a measured, broad-based adjustment rather than a dramatic value shift in any particular segment. The structural signals — inventory down 15.4%, sales up 3.5%, months of supply down 0.8 — all point toward stabilization rather than continued decline. Wylie's 18-year housing stock provides no new construction pipeline pressure, which removes one of the primary downward pricing forces visible in newer Rockwall County communities like Royse City and Fate. The combination of modest softening and improving structural conditions is the classic profile of a market finding its floor.
How competitive is the Wylie real estate market right now?
Wylie is balanced at 4.3 months of supply with a genuine but not dramatic buyer advantage. The 95.1% close-to-list ratio means buyers are regularly negotiating about 4.9% below original asking price — more room than existed a year ago, but not an environment where aggressive lowball offers are the norm. The most active price range is $300,000–$399,999 at 32.0% of Q2 sales, followed by $500,000–$749,000 at 28.1% — a split that reflects Wylie's broad housing mix of established mid-range homes and larger newer construction. The 69-day average days on market gives buyers time to be deliberate without feeling rushed, but the structural tightening trend means that window is gradually narrowing. Well-prepared buyers with pre-approval in hand and clear priorities are best positioned to act efficiently when the right home appears.
Buying or selling in Wylie? Contact The Dunnican Team — we work throughout the Collin County corridor and can help you navigate current conditions with a strategy built on what the data actually shows.
Fast-Growing Suburb with Family Appeal, Scenic Lakes, and Top-Ranked Schools
What was once a quiet farming outpost has quickly become one of Collin County’s most sought-after suburbs. Located just east of Plano, Murphy, and Richardson, Wylie, Texas blends small-town friendliness with the energy of a growing city. Thanks to its strategic location and strong community ties, Wylie offers the kind of space, schools, and neighborhood charm that many homebuyers are prioritizing in today’s DFW market.
Wylie’s appeal goes beyond location—it’s a city that celebrates community. From its award-winning Wylie ISD schools to its active parks and recreation programs, Wylie consistently earns high marks for livability. Its walkable, historic downtown is the heart of the city, hosting year-round events like Bluegrass on Ballard, Boo on Ballard, and the Wylie Arts Festival, which bring residents together in a way that many suburbs simply can’t replicate.
Outdoor lovers enjoy the city’s proximity to Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard, offering quick escapes for boating, hiking, fishing, and waterfront picnics—without ever leaving town.
Wylie’s real estate market is varied, vibrant, and family-focused. With both resale homes and new construction options available, the city has something for every type of buyer—whether you're purchasing your very first home, seeking a larger floor plan, or investing in land just outside city limits.
Here’s what you’ll find:
Charming older homes in tree-lined subdivisions with oversized lots and no HOA
New builds in master-planned communities, featuring trails, splash pads, greenbelts, and neighborhood schools
Move-up homes with open-concept layouts, bonus rooms, and upgraded finishes perfect for growing families
Golf course homes and resort-style amenities in communities like Woodbridge, which borders both Wylie and Sachse
Acreage homesites and custom builds just beyond the city—offering privacy, freedom, and room to grow
Compared to nearby Collin County cities like Allen, McKinney, or Frisco, Wylie continues to provide strong value for buyers—more square footage, larger yards, and competitive pricing without compromising access or quality of life.
Ask a Wylie resident what they love about their city, and you’ll hear a recurring theme: “It just feels like home.” It’s a place where community matters—where you can still find lemonade stands in the summer and neighbors who help one another.
People are drawn to Wylie because of its:
Excellent schools in Wylie ISD, known for strong academics, career-readiness programs, and extracurricular opportunities
Safe neighborhoods, with a low crime rate and family-friendly atmosphere
Quick access to major employers in Plano, Richardson, Garland, and the broader North Dallas tech corridor
Active parks and recreation system, including trails, youth sports complexes, and two lakes for weekend fun
Affordable cost of living, especially attractive to first-time buyers, young professionals, and families seeking more space
City-sponsored events and festivals that foster connection and civic pride
Ongoing city improvements and infrastructure investment, keeping pace with demand while preserving charm
Whether you’re relocating for work, upgrading to accommodate a growing household, or simply craving a slower pace without sacrificing convenience, Wylie delivers on all fronts.
Buying or selling in a growing city like Wylie takes more than just data—it takes insight, strategy, and heart. That’s where Cindy and Cory Dunnican come in. As founders of The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors®, they bring more than just decades of experience—they bring a faith-driven, relationship-first approach that clients trust.
Cindy and Cory have helped countless families navigate the Wylie market, from negotiating new construction contracts to maximizing value on resale listings. They understand neighborhood trends, pricing dynamics, and how to stand out in a competitive environment. Most of all, they listen—to your needs, your timeline, and your goals—so you never feel like just another transaction.
📍 Whether you're dreaming of a starter home near downtown, a larger house in Woodbridge, or land to build your next chapter, The Dunnican Team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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