West Austin vs. Neighbors: Price and Speed Diverge

West Austin's median sale price reached $1,127,500 in September, a 12.8% increase from the same month last year when prices were $1,000,000 across 55 closed sales. This performance contrasts sharply with regional benchmarks where the median price was $407,250 and Travis County stood at $491,000 for the same period. The West Austin market also commands a significantly higher price per square foot at $427, up 16.3% from last year, compared to $204 regionally and $251 across Travis County. While prices climbed, the pace of sales slowed relative to the prior month but remained faster than last year. Median days on market rose to 52 days, a 13.0% increase from September 2025 when homes sold in 46 days. This is still slightly faster than the regional average of 56 days and matches the Travis County pace of 52 days. The share of homes selling below original list price was 91.4%, up 2.6 percentage points from last year, indicating a shift toward more negotiation room compared to the previous September. Inventory levels show 3.83 months of supply, suggesting a balanced market leaning slightly toward buyers. New construction accounted for only 5 closed sales this month, a small fraction of the total volume. The data indicates that while West Austin remains a premium market with higher prices and faster turnover than the broader region, the window for rapid appreciation has narrowed compared to last year's pace. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these figures against peer markets to highlight the divergence between local price strength and regional affordability trends. 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