JULY 2026 CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING MARKET REPORT

Austin-area home sales increase in July

Positive sales growth and tighter inventory point to continued buyer activity across Central Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Central Texas housing market continued to show positive momentum in July 2026. Across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA, residential home sales increased 4.4% year-over-year to 2,739 sales.

The median sales price remained relatively stable, increasing 1.0% to $435,000, while total sales dollar volume climbed 6.9% to more than $1.6 billion.

Pending sales also increased 4.1%, while active listings declined 9.9%, suggesting buyers remain active even as available inventory tightens.

According to Unlock MLS Market Research Advisor Vaike O'Grady, July's numbers reflect continued market momentum, with transactions moving forward and prices holding relatively steady despite elevated mortgage rates.

The broader outlook for Central Texas also continues to benefit from major economic investments throughout the region, which are expected to support jobs, population growth and long-term housing demand.

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, 1.0% more than July 2025.
• 4,280 – New listings, 2.8% less than July 2025.
• 13,796 – Active listings, 9.9% less than July 2025.
• 2,833 – Pending sales, 4.1% more than July 2025.
• 4.7 months – Months of inventory, 1.1 months less than July 2025.
• $1,603,859,017 – Total dollar volume, 6.9% more than July 2025.
• 93.7% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 93.0% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 3,230 – Closed leases, 6.5% less than July 2025.
• $2,195 – Median rent, 0.2% less than July 2025.
• 4,021 – New lease listings, 7.8% less than July 2025.
• 4,342 – Active lease listings, 26.2% less than July 2025.
• 3,476 – Pending leases, 3.5% more than July 2025.
• 1.7 months – Months of inventory, 0.3 months less than July 2025.
• $7,735,652 – Total lease dollar volume, 7.8% less than July 2025.
• 97.4% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 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, 1.4% less than July 2025.
• 1,444 – New listings, 8.5% less than July 2025.
• 4,718 – Active listings, 18.2% less than July 2025.
• 999 – Pending sales, 4.2% more than July 2025.
• 4.5 months – Months of inventory, 1.8 months less than July 2025.
• $762,759,192 – Total dollar volume, 11.5% more than July 2025.
• 93.9% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 92.8% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 1,729 – Closed leases, 7.2% less than July 2025.
• $2,200 – Median rent, 4.3% less than July 2025.
• 2,009 – New lease listings, 11.4% less.
• 2,133 – Active lease listings, 23.9% less.
• 1,853 – Pending leases, 1.6% more.
• 1.7 months – Months of inventory, 0.2 months less.
• $4,309,483 – Total lease dollar volume, 11.0% less.
• 96.7% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 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, 0.3% less.
• 1,972 – New listings, 3.3% less.
• 6,586 – Active listings, 13.0% less.
• 1,323 – Pending sales, 8.3% more.
• 4.8 months – Months of inventory, 1.7 months less.
• $909,515,300 – Total dollar volume, 11.1% more.
• 93.7% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 92.8% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 1,940 – Closed leases, 6.0% more than July 2025.
• $2,200 – Median rent, 2.2% less.
• 2,309 – New lease listings, 9.2% less.
• 2,611 – Active lease listings, 20.3% less.
• 2,107 – Pending leases, 4.0% more.
• 1.9 months – Months of inventory, 0.1 months less.
• $4,834,094 – Total lease dollar volume, 8.7% less.
• 96.7% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 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, 1.2% less.
• 1,534 – New listings, 2.7% more.
• 4,258 – Active listings, 10.1% less.
• 927 – Pending sales, 3.3% more.
• 4.3 months – Months of inventory, 0.9 months less.
• $461,708,126 – Total dollar volume, 7.0% more.
• 93.9% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 93.3% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 938 – Closed leases, 8.6% less than July 2025.
• $2,200 – Median rent, 0.2% more.
• 1,228 – New lease listings, 8.2% less.
• 1,190 – Active lease listings, 38.4% less.
• 998 – Pending leases, 0.7% more.
• 1.4 months – Months of inventory, 0.6 months less.
• $2,134,639 – Total lease dollar volume, 7.5% less.
• 98.5% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 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, 1.0% more.
• 511 – New listings, 12.8% less.
• 1,925 – Active listings, 5.4% less.
• 409 – Pending sales, 7.9% less.
• 5.0 months – Months of inventory, 0.2 months less.
• $175,021,308 – Total dollar volume, 6.5% less.
• 93.4% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 92.7% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 275 – Closed leases, 0.7% less.
• $2,000 – Median rent, 4.8% less.
• 368 – New lease listings, 4.8% more.
• 405 – Active lease listings, 21.8% less.
• 291 – Pending leases, 16.4% more.
• 2.0 months – Months of inventory.
• $611,093 – Total lease dollar volume, 2.3% less.
• 97.8% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 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, 2.3% more.
• 204 – New listings, 3.3% less.
• 758 – Active listings, 6.2% less.
• 128 – Pending sales, 16.4% more.
• 6.3 months – Months of inventory, 0.3 months less.
• $44,677,852 – Total dollar volume, 7.0% less.
• 92.7% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 93.5% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 59 – Closed leases, 4.8% less.
• $1,950 – Median rent, 2.6% more.
• 88 – New lease listings, 8.3% less.
• 106 – Active lease listings, 10.9% less.
• 61 – Pending leases, 4.7% less.
• 2.4 months – Months of inventory, 0.1 months less.
• $125,878 – Total lease dollar volume, 3.0% more.
• 97.8% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 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, 16.4% less.
• 59 – New listings, 10.6% less.
• 269 – Active listings, 59.2% more.
• 46 – Pending sales, 6.1% less.
• 7.7 months – Months of inventory, 3.5 months more.
• $12,936,431 – Total dollar volume, 5.9% less.
• 91.5% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 92.6% in July 2025.

July 2026 — For Lease

• 18 – Closed leases, 30.8% less.
• $1,774 – Median rent, 25.6% more.
• 28 – New lease listings, 17.6% less.
• 30 – Active lease listings, 25.0% less.
• 19 – Pending leases, 34.5% less.
• 1.0 month – Months of inventory.
• $29,948 – Total lease dollar volume, 21.9% less.
• 98.6% – Average close-to-list price, compared with 98.1% in July 2025.

JULY MARKET TAKEAWAY

Central Texas: Sales are moving higher while prices remain relatively stable.

Austin: Home sales jumped 11%, even as the median price dipped slightly to $577,000.

Travis County: One of July's strongest markets, with sales increasing 11.4% and pending sales increasing 8.3%.

Williamson County: Continued steady activity with sales up 6% and inventory down.

Hays County: Softer sales activity, although the median price remained resilient.

Bastrop County: Closed sales declined, but the 16.4% increase in pending sales could signal stronger activity ahead.

Caldwell County: Buyers have considerably more selection, with active listings increasing 59.2% year-over-year.

Overall Message

Buyer activity continues to strengthen across the core Austin market.

Fewer active listings, higher closed sales and improving pending sales across much of the region suggest that Central Texas continues to build momentum heading into the second half of 2026.

At the same time, relatively stable pricing means buyers still have opportunities, while sellers need to focus on strategic pricing, presentation and positioning to compete effectively.