Fort Worth stayed remarkably steady in September. Median price landed at $335,000, up just 0.4% month over month — essentially flat — and price per square foot held at $173 for the second month running. Homes did sit on the market a bit longer this month, 38 days, up 5.6% — which tracks with the usual early-fall cooling we see as the market settles into its seasonal rhythm. Inventory eased slightly to 3,850 homes for sale and months of supply dipped to 4.2, but Fort Worth buyers still have more breathing room to shop and compare than what I'm seeing in Mansfield or Arlington right now. Closed sales pulled back more noticeably, down 12.4%, while new listings ticked up slightly, so there's a touch more selection without a flood of competing inventory.
In plain terms: Fort Worth is holding at a healthy, balanced 4.2 months of supply, with pricing essentially flat and a little more negotiating room for buyers than the smaller cities nearby. That's a good sign for anyone watching for stability — sellers still need sharp, comp-driven pricing in a market this size, but there's no reason for alarm in these numbers.
