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Austin is the top buyer’s market for homes in the US

Austin’s housing market has been a roller coaster ride for the last five years, but this time, it’s swinging back in favor of buyers.

The back of a Spanish-style home and curvy pool.

Buying your dream home might just be a little easier than you thought.

Photo by Chris Diaz

130%. That’s the percent by which home sellers outnumber buyers in Austin, which was ranked the top buyer’s market in the country earlier this week.

The Capital City had more than twice as many sellers (17,403) as it did buyers (7,568) in September, according to a study from Redfin. That’s a pretty big swing for Austin, as sellers outnumbered buyers by 81% in September 2024.

Additionally, Texas tied with Florida for the most-represented state in the top 10, with San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston also appearing.

Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in 2025, so if you’re looking for housing in Austin, here are a few stats about Travis County from the Austin Board of Realtors.

  • The median sales price is $485,000, which is down 3.6% since last month.
  • Closed sales are up by 9.5% since last month.
  • Homes are staying on the market for ~77 days, which is eight days longer than last month.
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