Discover why professionals, families, and investors are
choosing Mansfield as their strategic home base.
Why Mansfield? The DFW Sweet Spot
Mansfield isn’t just a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb, it’s a powerhouse positioned at the epicenter of North Texas growth.
With a population that’s exploded 188% since 2000, median household incomes exceeding $116,000, and strategic access to both major airports and the Arlington entertainment district, Mansfield represents the ultimate combination of explosive growth and established infrastructure.
While Historic Downtown Mansfield maintains its small-town charm complete with the iconic Farr Best Theater (built 1917) and boutique shopping, the city is simultaneously experiencing unprecedented development. Two massive master-planned communities (South Pointe and M3 Ranch) are attracting thousands of new residents, major employers are establishing operations, and the proximity to Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth makes this the Ellis County/Tarrant County sweet spot for professionals and families.
What Makes Mansfield Special:
Historic Growth That Points To Future Appreciation
Mansfield Neighborhoods: Find Your Perfect Fit
From luxury master-planned estates with resort amenities to established neighborhoods near downtown and golf course communities, Mansfield offers remarkable diversity in housing options.
Scroll through the featured neighborhoods below to compare prices, amenities, and lifestyle fit ->
Mansfield ISD: Sought After Education
District Highlights:
- Overall Rating: B (Texas Education Agency 2024-2025)
- Student Population: ~36,000 students
- Number of Campuses: 49 schools
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 95%
- 2024 Achievement: 20 campuses earned A ratings (more than doubled from previous year)
Mansfield Housing Market Stats
SALES PRICE
The median sales price represents what price Ovilla homes actually sold for in any given month, not what sellers hoped to get. This is the single most important number for understanding real estate market conditions in Ovilla, a fast-growing community positioned between Dallas and Ellis counties, just twenty-two miles south of downtown Dallas.
Why median matters more than average: Ovilla’s evolving housing market ranges from starter homes under $260,000 to newer construction exceeding $850,000. The median finds the exact middle point, half the homes sold for more, half sold for less. This eliminates distortion from short sales and overpaying.
For Sellers: rising median prices signal strong buyer demand among Ovilla’s modest population (4,504 as of 2023, up from 4,304 in 2020).
For Buyers: tracking price trends reveals whether you’re getting appreciation potential or negotiating leverage. The gap between list prices and sales prices tells you everything about market power. When homes sell at or above list, sellers control negotiations. When sales prices fall below listings, buyers have leverage.
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET
Median Days On Market Shows: how many days a home in Ovilla sits on the market before going under contract. The median approach takes the highest and lowest numbers and finds the exact middle, eliminating distortion from extreme outliers like quick cash sales or overpriced listings that sit for months.
Why It’s Important: This number reveals everything about supply and demand dynamics in Ovilla. Low days on market (under 30 days) means strong buyer demand. Homes are moving fast and multiple offers are common. High days on market (over 60 days) signals buyer selectivity, more inventory relative to demand, and significant negotiating power.
For Sellers: Understanding current days on market helps set realistic expectations about timing and pricing strategy. If homes are selling in 20 days, the market rewards well-priced properties. If homes are sitting for 90 days, you need aggressive pricing and marketing to compete effectively.
For Buyers: This metric tells you whether you need to make quick decisions or have time for thorough due diligence. Seasonal patterns matter with Spring and Summer typically showing lower days on market as family buyers coordinate with school schedules.
MEDIAN SHOWS TO PENDING
Median Shows to Pending Reveals: how many showings a home in Ovilla received before going under contract. This metric helps sellers understand what’s normal when their home gets showings and helps buyers gauge competition levels in Ovilla’s market.
Why It’s Important: Low shows to pending (under 10) means buyers are making quick decisions. It signals a strong seller’s market where well-priced homes receive offers fast. High shows to pending (over 20) indicates buyer selectivity, with people touring many properties before committing. This data reveals which price ranges and cities have the most buyer interest.
For Sellers: If Ovilla homes are averaging 8 showings before going pending, getting 15 showings without offers signals a pricing or presentation problem. This gives you realistic expectations and helps you adjust strategy before losing valuable market time.
For Buyers: High shows to pending means you have time to be selective without losing properties to faster-moving competition. Combine shows to pending with days on market to understand complete market dynamics. Low numbers on both metrics mean hot seller’s market, high numbers mean buyers have the advantage.
CLOSED SALES
Closed Sales Represent: the total number of residential homes that successfully sold in Ovilla each month. Unlike active listings or pending contracts, these are actual completed sales where financing cleared, inspections passed, appraisals came in at value, and both parties made it through closing.
Why It’s Important: This is the heartbeat of the local market. High volume signals buyer confidence and healthy fundamentals, while declining volume reveals market friction. Rising prices with increasing volume signals a genuine seller’s market, while rising prices with declining volume suggests weakening momentum.
For Sellers: High closed sales volume indicates strong buyer activity and favorable selling conditions. You’re competing in a market with proven absorption rates, meaning well-priced homes are selling consistently.
For Buyers: High volume means more competition and faster-moving inventory. Declining volume creates opportunities for patient negotiation and gives you time to be selective without losing properties to faster-moving competition.
Living The Mansfield Lifestyle
Community Events & Traditions
Annual Events:
Dining & Shopping
Recreation & Parks
Mansfield offers exceptional outdoor recreation:
Essential Mansfield Resources
🏛️ City Government
Official city services, utilities, permits, and city council information
📅 Events & Tourism
Complete events calendar, visitor information, and attractions
🏛️ Historic Downtown
Shopping, dining, events, and downtown business directory
🎓 Education
School information, enrollment, athletics, and district news
💼 Business & Chamber
Mansfield Chamber of Commerce Business directory, networking events, economic development
📚 Library
Mansfield Public Library programs, digital resources, community events
🏥 Healthcare
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Full-service medical center and emergency care (262 beds)
Your Mansfield Real Estate Expert
As your Ellis County and Johnson County market specialist, I don’t just track Mansfield’s explosive growth, I analyze the strategic implications for your investment. Whether you’re relocating from another state, moving from Dallas/Fort Worth for more space and value, or already in the metroplex looking to position yourself in North Texas’s fastest-growing sweet spot, I provide the market intelligence you need to make the right decision at the right time.
Let’s find your perfect Mansfield home and unlock your strategic advantage.
Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®
Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team
214-228-0003
Bobby Franklin
Realtor®
Serving DFW | Ellis County
16 Northgate Dr. Ste 100
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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