June 2026 Austin Stats: Demand Strengthens While Inventory Grows
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The Austin Metro’s stats from June 2026 tell an encouraging story with one important wrinkle. Prices moved up year over year, sales volume climbed nearly 8%, and total dollar volume sold jumped more than 14%. At the same time, inventory has grown meaningfully, which is giving buyers more room to work while the market stays active and healthy.
Key Highlights
Total Sales rose +7.9% year over year to 3,175, and total dollar Volume Sold jumped +14.3% to nearly $1.96 billion for the month.
Average Sold Price increased +5.9% to $616,714 and Median Sold Price edged up +1.1% to $450,000.
Under Contract/Pending units climbed +8.8% to 2,878, pointing to a strong summer of closings ahead.
New Listings rose +7.8% to 4,990 while Withdrawn/Expired Listings fell -2.9%, a sign of confident sellers.
Months of Inventory jumped +37.1% to 4.8 from 3.5, the clearest shift toward a more balanced, buyer friendly market.
Prices Firm Up Year-Over-Year
After a stretch of softness, Austin pricing turned back up. Average Sold Price rose +5.9% to $616,714 and Median Sold Price gained +1.1% to $450,000. As you can see in the chart below, the average price line has climbed steadily since the start of the year and finished June at its highest point in the trailing twelve months. Price per square foot tells a more measured story, with average up +1.9% and median off a fraction at -0.5%, which means part of the average price gain reflects a shift toward larger or higher end homes selling rather than pure appreciation across the board. Either way, the direction is positive and a welcome change from the flat to declining trend of recent years.
Sales and Dollar Volume Surge
This is where June really shines. Total sales came in at 3,175 units, up +7.9% year over year, and total dollar Volume Sold reached nearly $1.96 billion, a +14.3% increase over last June. Year to date, volume sold is up +6.06% to $9.12 billion. The combination of more transactions and higher prices is compounding, which is exactly what a healthy, expanding market looks like. More homes are selling and each sale is carrying a higher price tag, and that momentum is showing up in the monthly totals.
Pending Units Point to a Strong Summer
Under Contract and Pending units rose +8.8% year over year to 2,878, and the pending units chart makes the strength obvious. The 2026 line (yellow) has run above both 2024 and 2025 for the entire first half of the year, holding a clear lead through the spring peak and into June. Pending units are the best forward looking signal we have because they predict closings 30 to 60 days out. That tells us July and August closing volume should stay robust. Demand is not just holding, it is running ahead of the prior two years.
Inventory Builds and Listings Grow
Here is the wrinkle worth watching. Months of Inventory jumped +37.1% to 4.8 from 3.5 a year ago, moving Austin firmly into balanced market territory and away from the tighter seller favored conditions of the recent past. New Listings rose +7.8% to 4,990 while Withdrawn/Expired Listings fell -2.9%, so sellers are both listing more and pulling back less. As the new listings chart shows, 2026 (red) has tracked slightly below 2025 through spring but held steady near 5,000 into June. More inventory plus firmer prices is an unusual and generally healthy combination, but it does mean buyers have more leverage than the headline price gains might suggest, and sellers can no longer assume a fast sale without sharp pricing and presentation.
If you're a buyer
You have more room to work than you did a year ago. Inventory is up sharply, giving you more homes to choose from and more time to make a decision without the frantic competition of past cycles. Prices are firming, though, so waiting on the expectation of a decline is a risky bet in this market. With Average Days on Market at 76 and sold to list price at 97.7%, sellers are holding closer to ask, but the wider selection means you can be selective and still find real value. If the right home shows up, the current balance of choice and firm but not runaway pricing works in your favor.
If you're a seller
Prices are up and demand is strong, but the +37% jump in inventory changes the equation. You are competing with more homes than you were a year ago, so pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Homes that are priced right and show well are still selling at 97.7% of list price on average, but overpricing into a market with growing supply is how listings sit and go stale. Price to the current market from day one, invest in presentation, and you can absolutely capture the higher prices this market is supporting.
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