West Austin Home Sizes Are Growing in September

West Austin buyers are closing on larger homes than a year ago. The median living area for closed sales in September 2026 reached 3,437 square feet, an 8.7% increase compared to the same month last year when the median was 3,163 square feet. This shift occurred alongside a 12.8% rise in median close prices to $1,127,500 across 58 transactions. ALEX Intelligence analyzed rolling home size trends over the past two years to identify this pattern of increasing square footage. The data shows that while the median price per square foot also rose by 16.3% to $427, the total footprint of sold properties has expanded significantly. In September 2026, homes were slightly smaller than in August (3,437 vs 3,441 sq ft), but the year-over-year growth remains distinct. This trend suggests a preference for more spacious living arrangements in the West Austin market. The average home sold this month was nearly 300 square feet larger than those sold in September 2025. With median days on market also rising to 52 days, sellers of larger homes may find that size remains a key differentiator even as inventory levels adjust. The data reflects a market where buyers are prioritizing space, driving the median living area upward despite fluctuations in monthly sales volume. This growth in home size is consistent with broader shifts in demand for larger floor plans in established neighborhoods. 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