Travis County, TX Housing Market Update: August 2026

Key Takeaways Travis County was a buyer’s market in August: the median sale price fell 5.3% to $497,336, well below the national gain of 2.2%, as months of supply climbed to 6.5. Homes sat on market for 72 days on average—25 days longer than the national median—and the typical home sold for 97.1% of its asking price, giving buyers meaningful negotiating room. New listings rose nearly 10%, flooding a market where closings dropped 5.8% and over half of sold homes had taken a price cut. Travis County, TX Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $497,336 (-5.3% YoY) 1,348 (-2.7% YoY) 9,284 (-3.4% YoY) 72 days (-10 days YoY) 12.3% (+2.6 ppt YoY) Travis County’s housing market continued to tilt toward buyers in August. Prices fell for the fourth consecutive month on a year-over-year basis, supply expanded, and homes lingered well past the two-month mark. Over half of closed sales involved a price reduction. While the national market showed mild softening, Travis County experienced a deeper correction driven by persistent oversupply and cautious demand. Learn everything you need to know about the Travis County, TX housing marke...