Austin Market Update: How Summer 2026 Played Out
Summer is usually the busiest stretch for Austin real estate. Here is how June, July, and August 2026 played out in the City of Austin, according to the Unlock MLS Central Texas Housing Reports.
June 2026
- 1,054 homes sold, up 4.6% from June 2025
- $605,000 median price, up 3.6%
- 4,665 active listings, down 22.1%
- 4.3 months of inventory
- 94.5% average close to list price
July 2026
- 1,005 homes sold, up 11.0% from July 2025
- $577,000 median price, down 1.4%
- 4,718 active listings, down 18.2%
- 4.5 months of inventory
- 93.9% average close to list price
August 2026
- 844 homes sold, down 10.3% from August 2025
- $560,000 median price, down 4.3%
- 4,554 active listings, down 14.5%
- 4.6 months of inventory
- 93.3% average close to list price
The story
Early summer was strong, with sales up and inventory well below last year. By August, sales cooled as interest rates and affordability weighed on buyers. Through it all, there were fewer homes for sale than the summer before.
What I took from it
Buyers who were ready to act had more leverage than headlines suggested, and sellers who priced right still did well. The market rewarded realism on both sides.
For the latest numbers, see my September 2026 update.
Source: Unlock MLS Central Texas Housing Reports, June, July, and August 2026, City of Austin.
This article is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and is not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Market figures come from Unlock MLS and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Rules and programs change, so confirm details with the right professional.