The Central Texas real estate market has undergone a significant transformation over the past four years. From the record-breaking highs of 2022 to the inventory-rich environment of 2025 and 2026, the data reveals a market that is searching for a new equilibrium. Below is a detailed analysis of the latest statistics and long-term trends.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison: January 2026 vs. 2025 & 2024
Comparing the latest data from January 2026 with the same month in previous years highlights a cooling trend in prices and a stabilization in inventory levels.
Median Sale Price: January 2026 saw a median price of $400,495, a decrease of 2.26% compared to January 2025 ($409,765) and a 6.86% drop from January 2024 ($430,000).Closed Sales: There were 1,566 closed sales in January 2026. This represents an 11% decrease from the 1,761 sales in January 2025 and a 6% decrease from January 2024 (1,667 sales).Months of Inventory: