Is Austin, TX 78741 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Austin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Austin, TX 78741 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 7.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 63 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold more slowly (70 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $347,849. Overall, Austin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Travis County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Austin ranks #760 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Austin 78742 (0% sold over asking) or Austin 78719 (0% sold over asking), while Austin 78736 (23% sold over asking) and Austin 78739 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.