Keller, Texas: 2026 City Guide, Real Estate Market & Relocation Resource
A data-rich guide to living, buying, selling, investing and visiting in Keller — a predominantly residential Tarrant County community in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex known for large shares of owner-occupied housing, extensive parks and trails, Keller ISD, and convenient access to North Texas employment and transportation corridors.
Table of Contents
- Keller at a Glance
- Population & Demographics
- 2026 Real Estate Market
- Homes Sold This Year & Latest Month
- Seller & Listing-Agent Insight
- Buyer & Relocation Insight
- Property Taxes & Ownership Costs
- Planned Development & Construction
- 2027 Housing & Economic Outlook
- Schools & Education
- Parks, Trails & Recreation
- Visitors, Events & DFW Access
- Utilities & Resident Setup
- Police, Fire & Emergency Resources
- Official Resource Directory
- Keller FAQ
- Video Review
Keller at a Glance
Keller sits in northeast Tarrant County, inside the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro area. The city covers about 18.36 square miles of land and had 45,776 residents in the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau’s July 1, 2025 estimate is 46,078, indicating relatively modest population growth compared with the explosive expansion of some outer-ring North Texas cities.
Housing profile
Owner occupancy is unusually high: 83.5% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied in the 2020–2024 ACS period.
Income profile
Median household income was $174,950 in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars for the 2020–2024 ACS period.
Education profile
60.6% of residents age 25+ held a bachelor’s degree or higher in the 2020–2024 ACS estimate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts – Keller and City of Keller Parks & Recreation.
Population, Demographics & Household Characteristics
| Measure | Latest cited figure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 46,078 (July 1, 2025) | Useful for trade-area and relocation context. |
| 2020 Census population | 45,776 | Benchmark for long-term growth comparison. |
| Households | 16,462 (2020–2024 ACS) | Helps frame housing demand and local consumer base. |
| Persons per household | 2.77 | Supports family-oriented housing and service demand analysis. |
| Median household income | $174,950 | Indicates substantial household purchasing power, though income does not equal housing affordability. |
| Per-capita income | $79,329 | Provides another lens on local economic capacity. |
| Owner-occupied rate | 83.5% | Shows Keller is strongly ownership-oriented. |
| Median owner-occupied home value | $594,300 | ACS estimate; not the same as current MLS sale price. |
| Median gross rent | $2,144 | Useful relocation benchmark; unit mix and current asking rents vary. |
| Mean commute | 27.4 minutes | Supports discussion of regional job access. |
| Broadband subscription | 98.1% of households | Relevant to remote/hybrid work. |
Data caution: ACS statistics are survey estimates covering 2020–2024 and should not be treated as a live 2026 market count.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Keller Real Estate Market: 2026
Keller’s housing stock is primarily established suburban single-family housing, with a meaningful luxury segment, larger-lot properties in some areas, and selective infill/new-development opportunities. Because Texas is a non-disclosure state, complete sale-price data is not freely available from county deed records in the way it is in many states. Agents and brokers should verify transaction counts and pricing against their live MLS system before using a figure in a listing presentation or client CMA.
What stands out for 2026
Higher price tier than much of DFW
Keller’s current sale-price range sits well above the Texas statewide median. Higher mortgage payments make rate sensitivity, seller concessions and pricing discipline especially important.
Not one uniform market
Sub-$700K resale homes, remodeled move-in-ready homes, luxury properties, acreage-style lots and new construction can behave differently. Citywide medians should never substitute for a neighborhood-level CMA.
Presentation matters
At Keller price points, buyers often compare condition, finish level, outdoor living, pool quality, school assignment and micro-location closely. Professional photography, floor plans, aerials and video help reduce uncertainty before a showing.
Texas non-disclosure matters
Public tax records are useful for ownership and appraisal context, but they are not a substitute for verified closed-sale data.
Public-record context: Texas Comptroller – Valuing Property; Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Director’s Manual.
Homes Sold in 2026: Monthly Keller Snapshot
The following is a city-level monthly series reviewed for this guide. It is included as a practical market pulse, not as a substitute for an agent’s live NTREIS production. The year-to-date transaction total through August is 415 when the monthly counts below are summed.
| Month 2026 | Closed transactions | Median price | Average price | Reported DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | $615,000 | $696,282 | 49 |
| February | 37 | $660,000 | $828,676 | 54 |
| March | 36 | $654,950 | $780,008 | 14 |
| April | 53 | $709,000 | $823,942 | 15 |
| May | 66 | $740,000 | $796,705 | 11.5 |
| June | 75 | $710,000 | $794,210 | 12 |
| July | 58 | $642,500 | $854,576 | 21 |
| August | 49 | $705,000 | $786,658 | 21 |
How an agent should interpret this series
The 2026 pattern shows meaningful month-to-month swings in both transaction volume and median price. That does not necessarily mean the same home gained or lost that percentage in value. Keller’s monthly mix can shift between entry-level resale, larger custom homes, luxury inventory and different lot-size segments. Median price is therefore a market-composition statistic as well as a price statistic.
What Keller Sellers Should Watch
Price against active competition
In a higher-rate environment, buyers compare monthly payment as much as list price. Overpricing can create avoidable days-on-market and future price-reduction history.
Condition gap
Updated kitchens, baths, flooring, roof/HVAC age, pool condition and outdoor living can materially change buyer perception. Document upgrades clearly.
Media quality
Use professional HDR photography, measured floor plans, aerial context and video when they add information—not simply decoration.
What Keller Buyers Should Investigate Before Making an Offer
- School boundary, not just district name: verify the exact campus assignment for the specific address with Keller ISD.
- Property-tax estimate: do not use the seller’s current tax bill as your future-tax assumption, especially after exemptions or a change in ownership.
- Insurance: obtain a property-specific homeowners quote early; roof age, claims history and replacement cost can materially affect ownership cost.
- Foundation/drainage: North Texas expansive soils make drainage, grading, irrigation practices and structural history worth careful inspection.
- Pool economics: confirm condition, equipment age, energy usage and maintenance before assigning value to a pool.
- Commute at real times: test the route during the hours you would actually travel.
- Future land use: for homes near undeveloped parcels or major corridors, review Keller’s zoning and Future Land Use Plan.
Property Taxes in Keller
For fiscal year 2025–26, the City of Keller published a city tax rate of $0.28700 per $100 of taxable value. Its published overlapping-rate illustration for property inside Keller and Keller ISD totaled $1.835680 per $100 before property-specific exemptions and other individual circumstances.
| Taxing entity | FY 2025–26 published rate per $100 taxable value |
|---|---|
| City of Keller | $0.287000 |
| Keller Independent School District | $1.085200 |
| Tarrant County | $0.186200 |
| Tarrant County College District | $0.112280 |
| Tarrant County Hospital District | $0.165000 |
| Illustrated combined rate | $1.835680 |
The City also maintained the state’s maximum 20% city homestead exemption in the FY 2025–26 budget. Actual tax bills depend on taxable value, exemptions, jurisdiction boundaries and future adopted rates.
Sources: City of Keller Property Tax, FY 2025–26 Keller overlapping tax-rate sheet, Tarrant County Truth in Taxation.
Planned Development, Zoning & Capital Projects
Keller is largely built out, so development news often involves infill, redevelopment, zoning amendments, mixed-use proposals, commercial additions and transportation/public-realm improvements rather than vast new subdivisions.
Providence Planned Development
A September 22, 2026 public hearing considered a zoning change for a proposed development on about 20.93 acres at 901 Johnson Road, from SF-36 to a planned development based on 25,000-square-foot single-family lots, together with a Future Land Use Plan amendment request.
Samantha Springs Commerce
A September 8, 2026 hearing included a proposed mixed-use planned development on about 15.63 acres, described by the city as 31 brownstone units, approximately 8.19 acres of non-residential development and roughly 3.27 acres of open space.
The Preserve at Keller Oaks
An April 2026 hearing considered a proposed planned development on roughly 39.38 acres with 59 residential lots, 2 commercial lots and about 5.91 acres of open space along North Main Street.
Old Town Keller Phase II
The city’s Old Town Keller Phase II program includes reconstruction and public-realm work east of US 377/Main Street. The South Elm Street reconstruction phase began March 24, 2025 and is anticipated by the city to conclude in summer 2028. The city lists a total cost of $30.7 million for this phase.
Planning tools: Planning & Zoning, 2021 Future Land Use Plan Update, Keller Master Plans.
2027 Outlook: What Could Matter for Keller Real Estate
A forecast should be treated as a range of plausible conditions, not a promise about a particular property. The Texas Real Estate Research Center’s September 2026 forecast through summer 2027 projects statewide single-family sales growth of about 2.5%, a statewide median-price increase of about 1.8%, roughly 149,000 single-family permits in 2027, and a 30-year fixed mortgage-rate range of approximately 6% to 7% in August 2027.
The same forecast expects Texas payroll employment to be about 1.1% to 1.7% higher in August 2027 than August 2026, while noting that DFW premium office space and industrial activity may perform comparatively well. These are statewide/regional assumptions—not Keller-specific price predictions.
Mortgage rates
If rates remain in the 6%–7% range, affordability will likely keep monthly payment and seller concessions central to negotiations.
Inventory
More choices generally increase buyer selectivity. Keller sellers may need stronger condition and sharper pricing to separate from comparable listings.
Limited land
Keller’s mature development pattern can constrain large-scale new-home supply, putting more attention on infill, redevelopment and resale inventory.
Sources: Texas Real Estate Research Center – Forecast Through Summer 2027, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – Texas Employment Forecast.
Keller ISD & School Research
Keller ISD serves the entire City of Keller plus portions of several neighboring North Texas cities across a district footprint of about 51 square miles. New-student enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is open through the district’s enrollment portal.
Parks, Trails & Recreation
The City of Keller reports more than 300 acres of developed park land, 11 park sites, and more than 26 miles of hike-and-bike trails. The system includes the Big Bear Creek Greenbelt, neighborhood trail segments, Keller Sports Park and the Parks at Town Center network.
Big Bear Creek Greenbelt
The city lists approximately 5.4 miles for this major trail corridor.
The Keller Pointe
Municipal fitness, recreation and aquatics facility with programs, camps and pool access.
Community programming
The city organizes more than 25 special community events annually and maintains a separate public event calendar.
Sources: Keller Parks & Recreation, Trail mileage.
Visiting Keller & Exploring North Texas
Keller is best experienced as part of the broader northeast Tarrant County / DFW area. A relocation visit can combine neighborhood tours, Old Town Keller, parks and trails with regional destinations in Fort Worth, Grapevine, Southlake and Dallas.
Old Town Keller
Use Old Town as a walkable stop for local businesses and to see one of the city’s main redevelopment areas. Construction conditions can change during the Phase II project.
Seasonal events
The city’s 2026 event calendar includes recurring and seasonal programs such as Yappy Hour, a Fall Craft Show, National Night Out, Trash Bash, Flannel Fest and Holly Days.
Utilities & New-Resident Setup
Keller’s Utility Billing division administers water, wastewater, residential garbage/recycling and drainage billing. The city reports approximately 16,000 water accounts and purchases its water supply from the City of Fort Worth. Wastewater treatment is handled through the Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater System.
Police, Crime Data & Emergency Information
For buyers researching objective public-safety information, the Keller Police Department publishes a crime map and annual reporting. The city says its map is regularly updated and includes block-level incident information for several offense categories, with statutory and privacy-related exclusions.
Keller Police crime maps and statistics
Official & Institutional Keller / DFW Resource Directory
Keller, Texas FAQ
How many people live in Keller, Texas?
The U.S. Census Bureau’s July 1, 2025 population estimate for Keller is 46,078. The 2020 Census counted 45,776 residents.
What is the median household income in Keller?
The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 ACS estimate reports a median household income of $174,950 in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars.
Is Keller mostly homeowners or renters?
Keller is strongly owner-occupied. The Census Bureau estimates that 83.5% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied during 2020–2024.
What is the latest Keller home-sales snapshot in 2026?
The latest completed month reviewed for this guide is August 2026, with approximately 49 transactions, a $705,000 median sale price and about 21 reported days on market in the reviewed city-level series. Agents should verify live figures in NTREIS before publication because Texas sale-price data is not fully public and MLS data can be revised.
How many Keller home transactions were reported from January through August 2026?
Summing the monthly city-level transaction series reviewed for this guide gives approximately 415 transactions from January through August 2026. This is not a government-record count and should be refreshed against live MLS data.
What is Keller’s city property-tax rate?
For fiscal year 2025–26, the City of Keller published a rate of $0.28700 per $100 of taxable value. The final tax bill also includes other taxing entities and depends on taxable value and exemptions.
What major developments should Keller home buyers watch?
Current 2026 items include the proposed Providence planned development, the proposed Samantha Springs Commerce mixed-use project, The Preserve at Keller Oaks proposal, and the multi-year Old Town Keller Phase II public-infrastructure program. Proposal status should be checked with the city before making a real-estate decision.
What does the 2027 real-estate outlook suggest for Keller?
The Texas Real Estate Research Center’s statewide forecast through summer 2027 anticipates modest sales and price growth and a 30-year mortgage-rate range around 6% to 7% in August 2027. Those are statewide assumptions, not a Keller-specific price forecast.
Which school district serves Keller?
Keller Independent School District serves the entire City of Keller and also extends into portions of neighboring communities. Buyers should verify the exact school assignment for a specific property address directly with Keller ISD.
How much park and trail space does Keller have?
The City of Keller reports more than 300 acres of developed park land, 11 park sites and more than 26 miles of hike-and-bike trails.
Where can I check future zoning or development near a Keller home?
Use the City of Keller Planning & Zoning pages, public-hearing notices, zoning map, Future Land Use Plan and City Council agendas. A proposed project is not the same as an approved or funded project.
Why are Keller sold-home prices harder to verify from public records?
Texas is a non-disclosure state for real-estate sale prices. Appraisal districts can obtain confidential sales information from private sources, but complete transaction prices are not generally available from public deed records.
Keller / North Texas Video Review
The linked video is a useful companion piece for a visual city-guide page because video can communicate street context, architecture, scale and the feel of an area more quickly than statistics alone. For relocation clients, that visual layer is most valuable when paired with current public data, an in-person visit and address-specific due diligence.
Editorial note: The video link supplied for this guide was reviewed but intentionally does not make claims about specific statements, scenes or statistics contained in the video.
Guide disclaimer: This page is for general informational and marketing purposes and is not legal, tax, lending, appraisal, inspection or investment advice. Market data changes frequently. Proposed developments can change or fail to proceed. School boundaries, tax rates, utility rates, zoning and municipal projects should be independently verified for the specific property and decision date. Fair-housing laws apply to real-estate marketing and client guidance.
