Austin, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Austin market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Austin, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Travis County take a median of 80 days to sell, and the number for sale is −2.9% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−4% to +2.5% for the typical Austin home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Travis County as a whole.
Austin market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Austin, TX?
$491,960 as of September 2026, −3.2% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Austin, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −3.2% over the year to September 2026 and −15.2% over five years.
Is Austin, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Travis County sells in 80 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Austin, TX?
The typical rent is $1,571 a month as of September 2026, +0.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Austin, TX?
6,066 homes were listed for sale across Travis County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Austin, TX?
Homegrity lists 18,773 licensed agents in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties, which includes Austin, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/austin-tx.