Market · October 2, 2026
Brian Copland
Austin real estate market September 2026
Austin real estate market September 2026: city median sale price $573,450 on 822 sales, 54 median days on market, and 5.09 months of inventory.
The Austin metro median was $415,000 on 2,435 sales, with 5.32 months of inventory and a median of 61 days on market.
City sales volume was $639,173,373. Metro sales volume was $1,371,742,505.
City and metro
The September city median was $573,450, up from $565,000 in August. July was $571,250. Months of inventory was 5.09, up from 4.62 in August and 4.43 in July.
Pending listings were 729 in the city and 2,258 in the metro. Price per square foot was $287 in the city and $206 in the metro.
Those city figures are not the ZIP figures. September notes: Westlake (78746), Balcones / Northwest Hills (78731), and Tarrytown (78703).
| Metric | City of Austin* | Austin metro |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $573,450 | $415,000 |
| Homes sold | 822 | 2,435 |
| Median days on market | 54 | 61 |
| Months of inventory | 5.09 | 5.32 |
| Active listings | 4,737 | 14,328 |
| New listings | 1,397 | 3,779 |
| Pending | 729 | 2,258 |
| Median price per sq ft | $287 | $206 |
| Sales volume | $639,173,373 | $1,371,742,505 |
* Source: AgentIntel, Unlock MLS via MLS Grid, September 2026, residential, City of Austin and the Austin metro, pulled October 26, 2026.
How we use this
Sellers: price to the buyer writing offers this month, with comps from the same ZIP, not the city median. Buyers: the city had 4,737 active listings and 5.09 months of inventory. Investors: underwrite infill against this month's exit, the fee stack, and the street.
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Questions
What was the median home price in Austin in September 2026?
The City of Austin median sale price was $573,450 on 822 sales. The Austin metro median was $415,000 on 2,435 sales.
How many months of inventory did Austin have in September 2026?
The city had 5.09 months of inventory. The metro had 5.32. In August the city figure was 4.62, and in July it was 4.43.
How long did homes take to sell in Austin in September 2026?
The city median was 54 days on market. The metro median was 61 days. The city median in August was 43 days, and in July it was 33 days.
How did the City of Austin compare with the metro in September 2026?
The city median was $573,450, against $415,000 for the metro. Active listings were 4,737 in the city and 14,328 in the metro. New listings were 1,397 in the city and 3,779 in the metro.
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