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AUSTIN (KXAN) — For years, the Austin area has been one of the most sought-after metros in the country when it comes to real estate.
At KXAN, we’re keeping track of home prices, and several other data points, to help buyers and sellers stay on top of trends in the market. The charts below will be updated each month as new data is released by Unlock MLS, Zillow and Realtor.com.
How much are homes selling for?
Unlock MLS releases data each month showing the median sale price for homes in each county in the Austin metro area: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson. Sales within the City of Austin itself are also shown on the chart below. As of May 2025, the median sales price for the Austin metro as a whole was $449,900, down 1.6% year-over-year. The median sales price is highest in the city of Austin itself, at $595,000, and lowest in Caldwell County, at $317,990.
How long are homes taking to sell?
Unlock MLS also tracks how long homes are taking to sell in the Austin metro as a whole. As of May 2025, homes in the Austin metro are on the market for an average of 57 days.
Realtor.com has more localized data, showing how long homes are taking to sell in each zip code across the KXAN viewing area. As of May 2025, homes in 76885 are on the market for the longest (average of 197 days), while homes in 78675 are on the market for the shortest amount of time (average of 20 days).
How many homes are for sale?
The chart below has data from Unlock MLS showing how many active listings are were in each of the metro’s counties. As of May 2025, there are 14,673 active listings across the Austin metro. Travis County has the most, with 7,453 active listings.
Unlock MLS also tracks how many homes are newly listed each month. The chart below shows large seasonal variations, with more homes typically listed during summer months and fewer during winter months. In May 2025, 5,716 homes were newly listed across the Austin metro. Travis County had the most new listings, at 2,780.
The chart below shows the months of housing inventory in each county in the Austin metro. Unlock MLS defines this as the number of months it would take for all homes currently on the market to sell, given the current sales pace. As of May 2025, the Austin metro as a whole had 5.0 months of housing inventory. Bastrop County has the most, at 7.6 months, while Hays County has the least, at 3.8 months of inventory.
How much are homes worth?
Each month, real estate website Zillow releases new data showing home values across the country. The map below shows the ‘Zillow Home Value Index’ in each local zip code — a measure of the value of a typical home. As of May 2025, homes in 78746 are worth the most, with a typical home value of $1.7 million. Homes in 76877 are worth the least, with a typical home value of about $194,000.
What are the experts saying?
“We’re seeing signs of a bounce-back this month, which is encouraging after a slower start to the year. Buyers and sellers alike should take advantage of this evolving landscape with the help of trusted real estate agents who can help them navigate opportunities and competitive pricing strategies. Central Texas continues to be a place where people want to live, but many are waiting for market conditions that match their financial readiness. Homes priced competitively are still selling well, which underscores the lasting power of homeownership as a tool for long-term financial stability and wealth-building.” – Brandy Wuensch, 2025 Unlock MLS and Austin Board of Realtors president, June 17, 2025.
“At some point, a slowing market can motivate sellers to adjust prices to better align with what buyers can afford. We’re seeing that dynamic begin to unfold in Central Texas. It’s not that demand has disappeared — buyers still want homes here, but affordability remains a key factor. Many are waiting for the right opportunity or more favorable pricing. The notable increase in pending sales in May signals that buyer activity has picked up after a challenging first quarter. While higher mortgage rates continue to impact buyer confidence, these trends point to cautious optimism as we move into the summer.” – Clare Knapp, Unlock MLS and Austin Board of Realtors housing economist, June 17, 2025.
Unlock MLS, Realtor.com and Zillow all release new housing market data each month. The charts in this story will be updated as new data becomes available.