The Austin real estate market is showing stronger sales with balanced conditions heading into late August. In July 2026, the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro recorded 2,739 home sales, up 4.4% year over year, with a $435K median price and 4.7 months of inventory. In the City of Austin, 1,005 homes sold, up 11%, while the median price was $577K, down 1.4% from last year. With 4,718 active Austin listings, buyers still have choices while sellers benefit from improving demand. 🏡
💰 Mortgage rates: The average 30-year fixed rate was 6.65% on Aug. 20, with the 15-year fixed at 5.95%. Buyers should compare lenders as rates vary.
🎉 Things to Do in Austin:
Austin Pride Festival & Parade takes over Fiesta Gardens and Congress Avenue on Aug. 22 with entertainment, vendors, and the downtown parade. 🌈 From Aug. 21–23, PBR Gambler Days brings professional team bull riding and live entertainment to Moody Center. 🤠
For Austin home buyers and sellers, late summer brings improving activity, solid inventory, and plenty happening across the city.
