Monthly Intelligence Report

Dallas Intelligence Report

Monthly intelligence powered by Meridian Residential Intelligence™

Report updated November 2026

Dallas remains one of the most dynamic luxury real estate markets in the southern United States. With a diversified economic base spanning technology, finance, healthcare, and energy, the metroplex attracts high-net-worth buyers from across the country and around the world. The luxury segment — spanning $1 million to $10 million and beyond — is driven by a combination of relocating executives, in-market move-up buyers, and institutional investors seeking residential assets in one of America's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Understanding Dallas at the community level, rather than the city level, is essential for anyone making significant real estate decisions in this market.

Key Market Indicators

Dallas Market Snapshot

Meridian Residential Intelligence™ indicators for the Dallas luxury market.

Absorption Rate
Strong

Demand continues to outpace supply in premium communities.

Median Price Trend
Appreciating

Year-over-year price gains concentrated in $1M+ segments.

Supply Level
Normalizing

Metro supply near 4.4 months; upper-tier inventory has broadened.

Days on Market
Moderating

Market time has lengthened from 2025 norms; pricing accuracy governs speed.

Meridian Classification

Core Luxury Hub — Premium Stability Leader

Dallas serves as the anchor market for North Texas luxury real estate. Its established communities — Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and the Park Cities — consistently demonstrate pricing resilience, deep buyer demand, and institutional confidence. The market's maturity and economic diversification provide both stability and opportunity for informed participants.

For buyers and investors, Dallas offers the rare combination of a deep, liquid market with meaningful differentiation at the community level. The difference between zip codes can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in value, months of time on market, and fundamentally different risk profiles. That is why community-level intelligence matters.

Classification Summary
Market Tier Tier 1 — Primary Luxury
Stability Rating High
Demand Profile Consistent — Multi-Source
Investor Interest Strong
Supply Outlook Constrained in Core Communities
Price Trajectory Moderate Appreciation
Luxury Market Trends

What the Data Is Telling Us

01

DFW metro median price held near $389,000 in September 2026, up 0.7% year over year, with months of supply near 4.4 (Dunnican Team, September 2026; MetroTex/NTREIS, August 2026).

02

Dallas's $1 million-plus segment remains the anchor of the metro luxury market: 138 Dallas homes closed above $1 million between July 18 and August 17, 2026, at a median sale price near $1.7 million, about 18% of citywide residential closings (NTREIS, August 2026).

03

DFW million-dollar homes closed at a median of $1,421,560, with roughly 6.5 months of inventory and about 61 days on market at that tier (Texas REALTORS); by spring 2026 the segment carried about 6.9 months of supply with roughly 3,143 active listings (Norada, April 2026).

04

Preston Hollow and the Park Cities remain the most resilient submarkets, with Preston Hollow's median sale price up 15.6% year over year and Highland Park's median price per square foot up 21.8% (Redfin, 2026).

05

New construction luxury continues expanding along the northern tollway corridor, attracting relocating executives and in-market move-up buyers.

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This monthly intelligence report is powered by Meridian Residential Intelligence™ proprietary framework. Data is compiled from multiple sources and refreshed monthly. This edition reflects figures available as of October 2026; earlier readings are retained as historical reference. Market conditions are subject to change. Contact Jana Fariss for the most current data and a personalized analysis for your situation.

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