Austin's May 2026 Real Estate Statistics

AUSTIN, TEXAS ~ May 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 Metrics:

Rising Metrics:

• Pending sales increased 14.3% to 3,310.

  
  

Decreasing Metrics:

• New listings fell by 16.7% to 4,786.

• Active listings decreased 16.6% to 12,508.

• Closed sales fell 3.4% to 2,953.

• The median sales price decreased by <1% to $440,000.

• Housing inventory fell by 0.3 months to 4.7 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.

Unchanging Metrics:

• The average close-to-list price held at 94.5%.

• Average days on the market held at 61 days.
  

  
  

Williamson County Real Estate Metrics:

Rising Metrics:

• Pending sales increased 17.8% to 1,124.

• Closed sales rose 1.9% to 1,063.

• Average days on the market increased by 2 days to 67 days.

Decreasing Metrics:

• Active listings fell 16.9% to 3,722.

• New listings decreased 15.3% to 1,552.

• The median sales price decreased 4.5% to $406,000.

• The average close-to-list price decreased from 94.7% to 94.3%.

• Housing inventory fell by 0.1 months to 4.2 months, which is in line with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University's benchmark of 3-4 months to maintain a balanced housing market.

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 interested in financing options, I can 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? Let's connect and 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