Austin Home Sizes Are Growing in September

The median home size sold in Austin reached 1,983 square feet in September, up from 1,967 square feet the prior month and 1,931 square feet a year ago. This trend reflects a shift toward larger living spaces as buyers prioritize room over compact footprints. ALEX Intelligence analyzed rolling size-band shifts across 24 months of closed sales to identify this pattern. The data shows that homes with more square footage are gaining share in the current market, even as overall sales volume dipped slightly compared to August. Median price per square foot fell 2.1% from the prior month to $286, while the median sale price rose 1.1% to $571,479. This suggests that buyers are purchasing larger homes at a slightly lower cost per unit of space, potentially offsetting the impact of higher mortgage rates on total affordability. The increase in living area aligns with a broader regional trend where new construction and existing inventory are increasingly featuring expanded floor plans. With 816 closed sales recorded in September, this sample size supports the conclusion that home sizes in Austin are trending upward. This analysis relies strictly on observed transaction data from the Unlock MLS system for the period ending September 30, 2026. No projections or forecasts regarding future price movements or inventory levels are included. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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