Travis County Home Sizes Shrink in October

Travis County buyers are closing on homes that are slightly smaller than a year ago. The median living area for closed sales in October 2026 was 1,982 square feet across 895 transactions, down from 2,046 square feet in the same month last year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed rolling size-band shifts to track this trend. Over the trailing twelve months, the median home size has declined by 3.1% compared to the prior period. This contraction coincides with a 1.1% drop in median living area from September to October, as the market moved from 2,005 square feet to 1,982 square feet. While the median price rose 1.4% month-over-month to $499,900, the shrinking footprint suggests a shift toward more compact floor plans or increased activity in smaller home segments. The average price per square foot also rose 2.0% to $256, reflecting higher density pricing as total square footage decreases. This pattern aligns with broader shifts where buyers prioritize location and affordability over expansive square footage. The data indicates a sustained move toward smaller median home sizes rather than a temporary fluctuation. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog