Southwest Austin Median Price Rises 10.7% in September

What does a 10.7% jump in median price mean for Southwest Austin buyers and sellers? In September 2026, the median close price rose to $636,300 across 128 closed sales, up from $575,000 in August. This marks a 7.2% increase compared to the same month last year when the median was $593,500. The market is also showing signs of faster movement. Median days on market increased slightly to 32 days from 30 days in August, yet this remains 38.5% lower than the 52 days recorded in September 2025. A higher share of homes sold below their original list price, with 78.1% of sales closing under asking compared to 77.2% the prior month and 87.7% a year ago. Inventory remains tight with 479 active listings today, creating a months of inventory figure of 2.73. This suggests a market that is still leaning toward sellers despite the slight rise in days on market. The median price per square foot also ticked up to $263 from $258 in August, though it remains 1.9% lower than the previous year's $268. ALEX Intelligence analyzes these KPIs to provide a clear view of current conditions. With 128 closed sales in the month, the data supports a robust analysis of price trends and market velocity for this specific Austin area. 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