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Austin Housing Market Cools: Prices Drop, Sales Slow

12/27/2025

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In 2025, Austin's housing market cooled after the pandemic surge, with sales down about 5% year over year.
Inventory rose to around six months, signaling a buyer's market, while the median price remained roughly $425,000 to $440,000.
New home construction slowed, with starts down 14.5% from the prior year.
Looking ahead to 2026, closings are projected at 30,000–32,000 and median prices at $410,000–$425,000.

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Story summary

In 2025, Austin's housing market cooled after the pandemic surge, with sales down about 5% year over year.
Inventory rose to around six months, signaling a buyer's market, while the median price remained roughly $425,000 to $440,000.
New home construction slowed, with starts down 14.5% from the prior year.
Looking ahead to 2026, closings are projected at 30,000–32,000 and median prices at $410,000–$425,000.