Austin's February 2026 Real Estate Statistics

AUSTIN, TEXAS ~ February 2026 housing market statistics have been released by the Austin Board of Realtors® (ABoR).

Let's take a closer look at the year-over-year real estate highlights for the Greater Austin MSA and Williamson County. Austin-Round Rock Real Estate:

Rising Metrics:

• Pending sales increased 13.9% to 2,690.

• Housing inventory rose by 1.1 months to 6.5 months, which is above the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University's benchmark of 3-4 months to maintain a balanced housing market.

• Average days on the market rose by 8 days to 91 days.

  
  

Decreasing Metrics:

• Active listings decreased 4.8% to 10,000.

• Closed sales fell 3.6% to 1,887.

• New listings fell by <1% to 3,861.

• The median sales price decreased by 3.6% to $412,000.

• The average close-to-list price fell from 93.2% to 91.9%.
  

Williamson County Real Estate:

Rising Metrics:

• Pending sales increased 17.1% to 903.

• Housing inventory rose by 1.1 months to 5.8 months, which is above the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University's benchmark of 3-4 months to maintain a balanced housing market.

• Average days on the market increased by 10 days to 90 days.

Decreasing Metrics:

• New listings decreased 5.5% to 1,141.

• The median sales price decreased 5.4% to $395,850.

• Closed sales fell 1.8% to 663.

• Active listings fell 1.6% to 3,109.

• The average close-to-list price decreased from 93.8% to 92.7%.

What do these metrics indicate for those looking to make a real estate move in the Austin area?

• If you're looking to purchase a home or investment property, now is a good time to take advantage of above-average inventory levels coupled with softening sales prices. If you'd like to speak with my clients who have recently closed or are currently under contract, they would be happy to share their experience working with me. If you're looking for financing options, I can also connect you with my trusted lending network, which can help you explore options at no cost and no obligation.
  

• If you're selling, you're in a solid position to make a timely move despite increased competition. Contact me, and I can provide you with a complimentary, current competitive market analysis for your home. This will help you understand what your home is likely to sell for, given the changing dynamics of the Central Texas real estate market.
  

Ready to make your next real estate move? Connect with me and let's discuss your goals and current market conditions, then set a plan to leverage both to your advantage!

Joe Paul Reider

Home Style Austin Founder Austin Realtor®, CLRA Central Metro Realty

Email: HomeStyleAustin@gmail.com Mobile: 512-222-3302 Web: HomeStyleAustin.com