Is Austin County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
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Short answer
By months of inventory, Austin County is a buyer's market right now: 8.2 months of supply, with 199 homes for sale against 152 sales in the last six months. Inventory is building, giving buyers more room to negotiate on price and terms. Conditions differ by price band and area, so use this as context, not a rule.
Where the numbers put the market
Months of inventory divides the homes now for sale by the recent monthly pace of sales. In Austin County that gives 8.2 months, which we label a buyer's market. Inventory is building, giving buyers more room to negotiate on price and terms.
What a market label does and does not tell you
A market label is a summary. A buyer's market can still contain a busy price band and a slow one, and a good home priced well can sell quickly in any market. Right now 48% of active homes have had a price cut, which shows how much room sellers have used. A Austin County average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. If you are thinking about which side of the market you are on, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Market label | Buyer's market |
| Months of inventory | 8.2 |
| Homes for sale now | 199 |
| Closed sales, last 6 months | 152 |
| Active homes with a price cut | 48% |
Common follow-up questions
What months of inventory counts as balanced?
Many analysts treat roughly four to six months of supply as balanced, with less favoring sellers and more favoring buyers.
Does the label apply to every home?
No. It is an area-wide summary; a specific price band or subdivision can behave differently.
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What is the median home price in Austin County?
Homes that sold in Austin County over the last six months had a median sale price of $345,250, about $180 per square foot, on 152 closed sales.
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For Austin County, the answer is mostly higher. In 10 of the last 12 months the median sale price was above the same month a year earlier, and in 2 it was below.
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Austin County has 199 homes for sale right now, which is about 8.2 months of supply at the recent pace of sales.
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In Austin County, homes that sold in the last 12 months averaged between 67 and 180 cumulative days on the market, depending on the month, and the 197 homes for sale now have been listed for an…
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About 267 homes closed in Austin County in the 12 months to August 2026, an average of 22 a month, with 33 in August the busiest month and 14 in February the quietest.
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Homes that sold in Austin County in the last six months went for a median of $180 per square foot.
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