Austin-area home sales increase in July
AUSTIN, Texas — Residential home sales increased 4.4% to 2,739 sales across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA, according to the July 2026 Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. In July, the median price for the MSA inched up 1.0% to $435,000, while sales dollar volume exceeded $1.6 billion, a 6.9% increase compared to July 2025. The data shows stronger buyer confidence across Central Texas, even as home prices remain relatively stable.
“We continued to see positive momentum in July’s year-over-year numbers,” Vaike O’Grady, market research advisor at Unlock MLS, said. “Deals are happening, prices are holding and buyers and sellers are finding opportunities equally. Mortgage rates remain elevated, but what sets Austin apart are the major economic investments recently announced across the region. New investment brings jobs and creates opportunities that attract people to Central Texas. Austin continues to be a place where people want to live, work and build their futures, and that demand is an important part of the long-term outlook for the housing market.”
John Crowe, 2026 Unlock MLS and ABoR president, noted that while demand is strong, addressing affordability for first-time homebuyers and homeowners must continue to be a top priority for the region.
“A healthy housing market depends on creating opportunities for Central Texans to both buy a home and remain in the communities they call home. Unlock MLS’s recent Homeowner Affordability Index broadened the affordability conversation by looking beyond the initial home purchase to the ongoing cost of homeownership in Central Texas. The Index found that every additional $100 a month in carrying costs, from rising property taxes to climbing utility rates, pushes an estimated 9,800 Central Texas households across the threshold where housing becomes a genuine financial strain. As local communities finalize their budgets, tax rates and fees for next year, we encourage elected officials to weigh the cumulative impact taxes, fees, bonds and utility rates have on households. A professional agent is skilled in helping buyers find and negotiate an affordable sales price, but rising housing costs must also be addressed to help keep homeownership attainable long after closing day.”
Crowe added that ABoR will host its annual Central Texas Housing Summit on Sept. 9, which will bring together experts from across the real estate industry, economic development community and local government to discuss the opportunities and barriers shaping the region’s future.
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA
July 2026 - For Sale
2,739 – Residential homes sold, 4.4% more than July 2025.
$435,000 – Median price for residential homes, 1.0% more than July 2025.
4,280 – New home listings on the market, 2.8% less than July 2025.
13,796 – Active home listings on the market, 9.9% less than July 2025.
2,833 – Pending sales, 4.1% more than July 2025.
4.7 – Months of inventory, 1.1 less than July 2025.
$1,603,859,017 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 6.9% more than July 2025.
93.7% – Average close to list price, compared to 93.0% in July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
3,230 – Closed leases, 6.5% less than July 2025.
$2,195 – Median price for rent, 0.2% less than July 2025.
4,021 – New lease listings on the market, 7.8% less than July 2025.
4,342 – Active lease listings on the market, 26.2% less than July 2025.
3,476 – Pending sales, 3.5% more than July 2025.
1.7 – Months of inventory, 0.3 months less than July 2025.
$7,735,652 – Total dollar volume of leases, 7.8% less than July 2025.
97.4% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.6% in July 2025.
City of Austin
July 2026 - For Sale
1,005 – Residential homes sold, 11.0% more than July 2025.
$577,000 – Median price for residential homes, 1.4% less than July 2025.
1,444 – New home listings on the market, 8.5% less than July 2025.
4,718 – Active home listings on the market, 18.2% less than July 2025.
999 – Pending sales, 4.2% more than July 2025.
4.5 – Months of inventory, 1.8 less than July 2025.
$762,759,192 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 11.5% more than July 2025.
93.9% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.8% in July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
1,729 – Closed leases, 7.2% less than July 2025.
$2,200 – Median price for rent, 4.3% less than July 2025.
2,009 – New lease listings on the market, 11.4% less than July 2025.
2,133– Active lease listings on the market, 23.9% less than July 2025.
1,853 – Pending sales, 1.6% more than July 2025.
1.7 – Months of inventory, 0.2 months less than July 2025.
$4,309,483 – Total dollar volume of leases, 11.0% less than July 2025.
96.7% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.3% in July 2025.
Travis County
July 2026 - For Sale
1,290 – Residential homes sold, 11.4% more than July 2025.
$520,000 – Median price for residential homes, 0.3% less than July 2025.
1,972 – New home listings on the market, 3.3% less than July 2025.
6,586 – Active home listings on the market, 13.0% less than July 2025.
1,323 – Pending sales, 8.3% more than July 2025.
4.8 – Months of inventory, 1.7 months less than July 2025.
$909,515,300 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 11.1% more than July 2025.
93.7% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.8% in July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
1,940 – Closed leases, 6.0% more than July 2025.
$2,200 – Median price for rent, 2.2% less than July 2025.
2,309 – New lease listings on the market, 9.2% less than July 2025.
2,611 – Active lease listings on the market, 20.3% less than July 2025.
2,107 – Pending sales, 4.0% more than July 2025.
1.9 – Months of inventory, 0.1 months less than July 2025.
$4,834,094 – Total dollar volume of leases, 8.7% less than July 2025.
96.7% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.3% in July 2025.
Williamson County
July 2026 - For Sale
957 – Residential homes sold, 6.0% more than July 2025.
$415,000 – Median price for residential homes, 1.2% less than July 2025.
1,534 – New home listings on the market, 2.7% more than July 2025.
4,258 – Active home listings on the market, 10.1% less than July 2025.
927 – Pending sales, 3.3% more than July 2025.
4.3 – Months of inventory, 0.9 months less than July 2025.
$461,708,126 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 7.0% more than July 2025.
93.9% – Average close to list price, compared to 93.3% in July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
938 – Closed leases, 8.6% less than July 2025.
$2,200 – Median price for rent, 0.2% more than July 2025.
1,228 – New lease listings on the market, 8.2% less than July 2025.
1,190 – Active lease listings on the market, 38.4% less than July 2025.
998 – Pending sales, 0.7% more than July 2025.
1.4 – Months of inventory, 0.6 months less than July 2025.
$2,134,639 – Total dollar volume of leases, 7.5% less than July 2025.
98.5% – Average close to list price, compared to 97.1% in July 2025.
Hays County
July 2026 - For Sale
344 – Residential homes sold, 12.0% less than July 2025.
$367,700 – Median price for residential homes, 1.0% more than July 2025.
511 – New home listings on the market, 12.8% less than July 2025.
1,925 – Active home listings on the market, 5.4% less than July 2025.
409 – Pending sales, 7.9% less than July 2025.
5 – Months of inventory, 0.2 months less than July 2025.
$175,021,308 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 6.5% less than July 2025.
93.4% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.7% to July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
275 – Closed leases, 0.7% less than July 2025.
$2,000 – Median price for rent, 4.8% less than July 2025.
368 – New lease listings on the market, 4.8% more than July 2025.
405 – Active lease listings on the market, 21.8% less than July 2025.
291 – Pending sales, 16.4% more than July 2025.
2.0 – Months of inventory, 2.0 months more than July 2025.
$611,093 – Total dollar volume of leases, 2.3% less than July 2025.
97.8% – Average close to list price, compared to 97.4% in July 2025.
Bastrop County
July 2026 - For Sale
110 – Residential homes sold, 16.0% less than July 2025.
$346,140 – Median price for residential homes, 2.3% more than July 2025.
204 – New home listings on the market, 3.3% less than July 2025.
758 – Active home listings on the market, 6.2% less than July 2025.
128 – Pending sales, 16.4% more than July 2025.
6.3 – Months of inventory, 0.3 months less than July 2025.
$44,677,852 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 7.0% less than July 2025.
92.7% – Average close to list price, compared to 93.5% in July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
59 – Closed leases, 4.8% less than July 2025.
$1,950 – Median price for rent, 2.6% more than July 2025.
88 – New lease listings on the market, 8.3% less than July 2025.
106 – Active lease listings on the market, 10.9% less than July 2025.
61 – Pending sales, 4.7% less than July 2025.
2.4 – Months of inventory, 0.1 months less than July 2025.
$125,878 – Total dollar volume of leases, 3.0% more than July 2025.
97.8% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.7% in July 2025.
Caldwell County
July 2026 - For Sale
38 – Residential homes sold, 7.3% less than July 2025.
$254,000 – Median price for residential homes, 16.4% less than July 2025.
59 – New home listings on the market, 10.6% less than July 2025.
269 – Active home listings on the market, 59.2% more than July 2025.
46 – Pending sales, 6.1% less than July 2025.
7.7 – Months of inventory, 3.5 months more than July 2025.
$12,936,431– Total dollar volume of homes sold, 5.9% less than July 2025.
91.5% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.6% in July 2025.
July 2026 - For Lease
18 – Closed leases, 30.8% less than July 2025.
$1,774 – Median price for rent, 25.6% more than July 2025.
28 – New lease listings on the market, 17.6% less than July 2025.
30 – Active lease listings on the market, 25.0% less than July 2025.
19 – Pending sales, 34.5% less than July 2025.
1.0 – Months of inventory, 1.0 months more than July 2025.
$29,948 – Total dollar volume of leases, 21.9% less than July 2025.
98.6% – Average close to list price, compared to 98.1% in July 2025.
For more information or to download the July 2026 Central Texas Housing Market Report, visit UnlockMLS.com/Stats.
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