Austin, TX metro area Housing Market
Cold MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Austin, TX metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$409K
↓ 1.1% YoY
Days on Market
108 days
↑ 12.5% YoY
Active Inventory
11,054
↑ 1.2% YoY
Homes Sold
1,632
↓ 11.5% YoY
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Austin, TX metro area Market Summary
The Austin, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $409K, down 1.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 108 days on the market, 12.5% longer than a year ago.
There are 11,054 homes for sale — 1.2% more than last year. With 6.8 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 3,035 new listings were added during this period, down 8.3% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 96.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 9.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 29.8% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
93
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Texas Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.
Austin, TX metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$432K
Price per Sq Ft
$203
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.8%
Months of Supply
6.8
Sold Above List
9.4%
Price Drops
29.8%
New Listings
3,035
↓ 8.3% YoY
Pending Sales
2,484
Off Market in 2 Weeks
15.7%
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