Is Austin, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Austin is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Austin was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Austin is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Austin, TX

How much do homes in Austin, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$566,430

$307/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$5,714(-1.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Austin have sold for 1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Austin was $566,430 in October 2024, down 1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $307.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $305K$285K
-6.6%
2 $441.5K$411K
-6.9%
3 $513.1K$497.6K
-3.0%
4 $718.3K$741.6K
+3.2%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+8.7%

Summary: Austin housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.7%.

Housing Supply in Austin, TX

How many homes are available in Austin, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5,1665,491+6.3%

Summary: The Austin real estate market had 5,491 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 283294
+3.9%
2 709806
+13.7%
3 2,0742,203
+6.2%
4 1,5551,599
+2.8%
5+ 545589
+8.1%

Summary: The Austin housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
687669-2.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

506 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

96 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

66 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Austin, you may be able to get a good deal. 75.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 669 homes were sold or pending in Austin in October 2024, down by 2.6% month-over-month. Of the 668 sold homes, 76% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 10% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Austin, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Austin, TX?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
59 Days72 Days+21.2%

Summary: Homes in Austin had an average of 72 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 21.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

236 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

224 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

208 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Austin are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 669 homes were sold in Austin; 35% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 31% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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