Austin Real Estate Market Update: March 2026 Numbers

Ed Neuhaus Ed Neuhaus April 11, 2026 4 min read
Austin Texas real estate market landscape

Austin closed 930 homes in March 2026 at a $550,000 median sale price.

Before diving into what it means, lets look at the full picture.

March 2026 by the Numbers

930 homes closed in Austin last month. Here’s the snapshot:

  • Median Sale Price: $550,000 (-6.8% year-over-year)
  • Average Sale Price: $812,613 (-0.7% YoY)
  • Price Per Square Foot: $347 (-3.1% YoY)
  • Total Sales Volume: $714.1 million
  • Homes Sold: 930 (+6.8% YoY)
  • Average Home Size: 2,286 square feet

Reading the Austin Numbers

Austin is a market of neighborhoods. The citywide median blends affordable condos near Rundberg with luxury estates in Barton Creek. With healthy volume, the median is statistically meaningful, but geography still matters enormously.

The Inventory Picture

Austin currently has 2,283 active listings and 3.0 months of supply at the March 2026 sales pace. Six months of supply is the generally accepted benchmark for a balanced market. Below that is a seller’s market; above it favors buyers.

That keeps Austin in seller’s market territory. Inventory remains tight relative to demand, especially at the entry-level and mid-range.

Months of Supply by Price Range

Not every price range moves the same way. Here’s how supply breaks down across the market:

Price Range Active Monthly Sales Months of Supply
Under $300K 100 45 2.2
$300K-$500K 648 236 2.7
$500K-$750K 531 224 2.4
$750K-$1M 329 106 3.1
$1M-$1.5M 248 73 3.4
$1.5M+ 416 76 5.5

How Fast Homes Are Selling

At 24 median days on market, well-priced Austin homes are moving in roughly a month or less. That speed reflects strong buyer interest at current pricing.

The average days on market was 67 days, which gives a sense of how the slower-moving inventory is performing.

Buyer Negotiating Power

Buyers in Austin are negotiating. Closings came in at 5.6% below asking price on average in March 2026. With a list-to-close ratio of 94.4%, sellers are giving up meaningful ground from their initial ask. That pattern benefits buyers who make offers below list.

The Bigger Picture: Austin Pricing Over Time

The 2024 full-year median was $620,000. The 2025 full-year median was $615,000. The 2026 year-to-date median is $598,300.

Austin has been on a steady price-correction path since 2024. The pace has slowed, but the trend is still down. March 2026 represents another data point in that pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin a buyer’s market or seller’s market right now?
With 2,283 active listings and 930 March 2026 closings, Austin is sitting at roughly 3.0 months of supply. Seller’s market. That keeps Austin in seller’s market territory. Inventory remains tight relative to demand, especially at the entry-level and mid-range.
How long does it take to sell a house in Austin in 2026?
The median is 24 days from list to contract in March 2026. Well-priced homes in desirable neighborhoods can go faster; overpriced listings can sit 90 days or longer.
What is the median home price in Austin?
The March 2026 median sale price was $550,000 based on 930 closings. The average was $812,613, suggesting some higher-end sales pulling the average above the median.
How much are buyers paying versus asking price?
Buyers in Austin closed at 94.4% of original list price in March 2026, meaning 5.6% below initial asking on average. That negotiating room is real; buyers who make below-list offers are often successful.

What This Means for Buyers

Austin requires preparation. Inventory is tight, well-priced homes go quickly, and you may face competition. Have your financing locked, know your top number, and be ready to move fast on the right home.

What This Means for Sellers

Pricing discipline is everything. With buyers negotiating an average 5.6% below ask, plan for it. Homes priced at or slightly below comps move; homes priced above sit. Get a strong CMA before setting your number, and stage the home to compete with new construction in the market.


All data sourced from Unlock MLS via the Neuhaus VOW database, current as of April 11, 2026. Austin market data includes residential single-family, townhome, and manufactured home sales.

Thinking about buying or selling in Austin? Contact the Neuhaus Realty Group for a personalized market analysis based on the latest data.

See all 15 city reports: Austin Area Market Updates: March 2026 Data

Ed Neuhaus

Written by Ed Neuhaus

Neuhaus is pronounced NIGH-house, rhymes with "my house."

Ed Neuhaus is the broker and owner of Neuhaus Realty Group, a boutique real estate brokerage based in Bee Cave, Texas. With 19 years in Austin real estate and more than 2,000 transactions under his belt, Ed writes about the local market, investment strategy, and what buyers and sellers actually need to know. These posts are written by Ed with help from AI for editing and polish. Every post published under his name is personally reviewed and approved by Ed before it goes live.

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