Northwest Austin Market vs. Neighbors in September

How does Northwest Austin compare to its broader neighbors in the current market? ALEX Intelligence benchmarked local performance against regional and county data to answer that question. In September 2026, the median sale price reached $573,500 across 112 closed sales, a 15.9% increase over the same month last year when the median was $495,000. This performance outpaced both the broader Unlock MLS region and Travis County. While the regional median sat at $407,250 and Travis County at $491,000, Northwest Austin homes commanded higher prices than both benchmarks. The price per square foot also reflected this strength at $255, compared to $204 for the region and $251 for the county. Speed of sale tells a different story. Homes in Northwest Austin spent an average of 46 days on market, which is 14.8% faster than the same period last year (54 days) but still slightly quicker than the regional average of 56 days and the county average of 52 days. This indicates that while inventory levels remain competitive, demand in this specific area continues to move properties efficiently compared to its neighbors. The data suggests a distinct market dynamic where Northwest Austin maintains higher price points and faster turnover rates than the surrounding areas, even as broader regional trends show similar year-over-year growth patterns. 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