George Wang
Broker/ Realtor®
Texas Fortune Realty
P O Box 160371
Austin, TX 78716
Phone: (512)694-6060
WeChat: GeorgeWangAustin
Email: GeorgeWang3@gmail.com
TREC #605970
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The Williamson County housing market continues to shift as affordability challenges, buyer demand, and available inventory shape the landscape. Let’s break down the latest numbers for July 2025 and compare them with the same period in prior years to understand the evolving trends.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison Median Sale Price: July 2025 came in at $419,995, down from $428,500 in July 2024 (-2.0%) and slightly lower than $428,350 in July 2023 (-2.0%). Prices have dipped modestly but remained relatively stable over the past two years. Closed Sales: There were 850 closed sales in July 2025, compared to 943 in July 2024 (-9.8%) and 895 in July 2023 (-5.0%). Sales activity is clearly slowing, reflecting more cautious buyers in today’s market. Sales Dollar Volume: Total sales volume was $406M, down from $460M in July 2024 (-11.7%) and $445M in July 2023 (-8.8%). Lower sales combined with softer prices explain the dip.
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The Travis County housing market continues to evolve, with shifting trends in pricing, sales activity, and available inventory. Using the latest data from the Austin Board of REALTORS® MLS, let’s break down how July 2025 compares with the same month in 2024 and 2023, and what the broader trends tell us about the market.
Year-over-Year Comparison (July 2025 vs. July 2024 & 2023) Median Sales Price: July 2025’s median home price stood at $525,000, almost flat compared to $523,500 in July 2024, but down from $545,000 in July 2023. This suggests that prices have largely stabilized over the past year after softening from 2022–2023 highs. Closed Sales: There were 1,121 closed sales in July 2025, a slight decline from 1,155 in 2024, and a more notable drop from 1,344 in 2023. Buyer demand remains weaker than two years ago. Sales Dollar Volume: Sales dollar volume reached $0.8B in July
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The Austin residential real estate market continues to evolve, shaped by economic shifts, rising inventory, and changes in buyer demand. Using data from the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR), let’s take a closer look at how the market performed in July 2025 compared to the same month last year and two years ago, and what the longer-term trends reveal.
Year-over-Year Comparison Median Sales Price: July 2025: $435,000 July 2024: $450,000 July 2023: $462,000 Prices have declined steadily, down 3.3% year-over-year and 5.8% over two years, signaling ongoing affordability pressures and softer buyer demand. Closed Sales: July 2025: 2,492 July 2024: 2,652 July 2023: 2,815 Sales activity continues to cool, with a 6% decline from last year and an 11.5% drop from two years ago, showing fewer buyers are closing deals despite growing inventory. Months of Inventory: July 2025: 6.1 months July 2024: 5.1 months July 2023: 3.7 months Inventory
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As the Williamson County housing market moves through mid-2025, trends in home prices, inventory levels, and sales activity are beginning to reflect broader economic shifts and buyer sentiment. Let’s break down how the market has changed — starting with a year-over-year comparison and diving into key performance metrics.
Year-over-Year Comparison: June 2025 vs. June 2024 and June 2023 MetricJun 2023Jun 2024Jun 2025YoY (2025 vs. 2024)YoY (2025 vs. 2023)Median Sale Price$449,945$434,000$425,000-2.1% ↓-5.5% ↓Closed Sales1,075945909-3.8% ↓-15.4% ↓Sales Dollar Volume$0.550B$0.472B$0.445B-5.7% ↓-19.1% ↓Months of Inventory3.04.14.8+0.7 ↑+1.8 ↑New Listings1,3691,3571,433+5.6% ↑+4.7% ↑Active Listings2,6893,7274,427+18.8% ↑+64.7% ↑
Key Takeaways:
Home prices continue a modest but persistent decline. Closed sales and sales volume are dropping, suggesting weaker demand. Inventory levels are sharply rising, indicating a shift toward a buyer’s market. Median Sale Price Trend
The median sale price in Williamson County peaked in Spring 2022 at $510,000 (April–June) and has steadily declined since. As of June 2025, the
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As we reach the midpoint of 2025, Travis County’s residential real estate market continues to evolve under the pressure of interest rates, supply shifts, and changing buyer behavior. In this blog post, we’ll analyze key market indicators for June 2025 and compare them with the same month in 2024 and 2023, highlighting year-over-year trends across median sale prices, inventory levels, closed sales, and more.
Let’s dive into the analysis.
1. Year-Over-Year Comparison for June MetricJune 2025June 2024June 2023Median Sales Price$525,000$525,000$550,000Closed Sales1,2381,2101,482Sales Volume (B)$0.899B$0.842B$1.07BMonths of Inventory5.85.84.0New Listings2,2802,1222,381Active Listings7,2846,8194,724
Key Observations:
Median prices held steady from 2024 to 2025, but still trail the 2023 levels by 4.5%. Sales activity remains slightly higher than last year, suggesting stabilized demand. Inventory remains elevated — now 45% higher than 2023 — which continues to pressure prices and elongate selling times. 2. Median Sales Price Trend
After peaking in mid-2022 ($659,000 in May), median home
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As the first half of 2025 wraps up, the Austin and Central Texas housing market shows both resilience and transformation. Backed by four years of data sourced from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR MLS), let’s dive into the latest market insights for June and uncover how trends have evolved over time.
1. Year-Over-Year Comparison – June 2025 vs. June 2024 & 2023 MetricJune 2025June 2024June 2023YoY Change (2025 vs 2024)YoY Change (2025 vs 2023)Median Sale Price$450,000$450,000$483,0000%-6.83%Closed Sales2,7622,7323,147+1.1%-12.2%Sales Dollar Volume (B)$1.62B$1.58B$1.92B+2.5%-15.6%Months of Inventory5.55.03.7+10%+48.6%New Listings4,5654,3644,638+4.6%-1.6%Active Listings17,66213,2279,631+33.5%+83.3%
Key takeaway: Prices have stabilized, but inventory is at its highest in years. Buyers now have significantly more options, and while sales volume remains healthy, it’s still below pre-2023 levels.
2. Median Sales Price – A Market Cooling Off
From a high of $550,000 in April–May 2022, the median sales price has gradually declined and stabilized at $450,000 for the past 13 months. Here’s
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The Williamson County residential real estate market has seen a dynamic few years, marked by price fluctuations, inventory build-up, and evolving market activity. Using data from the Austin Board of Realtors MLS, we examine the latest trends from May 2025 and compare them to the same period in 2024 and 2023, while analyzing key market metrics including median sales price, closed sales, months of inventory, and new listings.
Year-Over-Year Comparison: May 2025 vs May 2024 & May 2023
Let’s compare May metrics from the past three years:
MetricMay 2023May 2024May 2025Median Sales Price$439,990$435,000$425,000Closed Sales1,1131,0001,024Sales Dollar Volume (B)0.5590.4900.495Months of Inventory2.83.94.4New Listings1,3871,6221,841Active Listings2,5303,3754,377 Key Takeaways: Median price dropped 3.4% from May 2023 and 2.3% from May 2024. Closed sales increased slightly this year but remain below 2023 levels. Inventory and listings have significantly increased, suggesting a more buyer-friendly market. Median Sales Price Trend: Gradual Decline Since 2022
The median sale price
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As we wrap up the first half of 2025, Travis County’s residential real estate market continues to shift under the weight of interest rate changes, affordability pressures, and inventory fluctuations. We analyzed data for May from the past three years to track how key metrics have evolved and what trends are emerging across the market.
Year-over-Year Market Comparison – May 2025 vs May 2024 and May 2023 MetricMay 2023May 2024May 2025% Change 2024–2025% Change 2023–2025Median Sale Price$537,000$555,000$525,000-5.4%-2.2%Closed Sales1,6331,3081,328+1.5%-18.7%Sales Volume (B$)1.190.9650.971+0.6%-18.4%Months of Inventory3.65.65.8+3.6%+61.1%New Listings2,2562,6112,780+6.5%+23.2%
The May 2025 data paints a picture of a softening market in terms of price, while sales volume and transaction count have stabilized compared to last year. Inventory is building up — now at 5.8 months — signaling increased buyer leverage.
Median Sale Price Trend: Plateauing After Pandemic Spike
Travis County’s median sale price hit a peak of $659,000 in May 2022 and has generally trended
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The Central Texas housing market has seen dramatic shifts over the past three years. From record-high prices in 2022 to increasing inventory and shifting buyer behavior in 2025, we break down the key trends driving Austin’s real estate landscape. Let’s dive into year-over-year comparisons, price movement, inventory changes, and sales dynamics.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison: May 2025 vs. Prior Years
Here’s a look at May over the past three years:
YearMedian PriceClosed SalesInventoryNew Listings2022$550,0003,6331.25,2312023$467,5003,4113.44,5452024$459,4502,9684.95,2432025$449,9003,0215.05,716 Prices have dropped by ~18% from May 2022 to May 2025. Closed sales rebounded slightly in 2025 after a dip in 2024, but remain below 2022 levels. Inventory has increased over 4x since 2022, a massive change that marks a shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market. New listings continue to grow, suggesting seller confidence despite softening prices. 2. Median Sales Price Trend
The median sale price peaked in Spring 2022, hovered near $550,000, then
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The Williamson County residential real estate market continues to show subtle but important shifts as we enter Q2 of 2025. Drawing from Austin ABOR MLS data, we explore how the market has evolved by comparing April 2025 with the same month in 2024 and 2023. Let’s break down the trends and key takeaways across median sale prices, inventory, sales volume, and listings.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison (April 2025 vs. April 2024 and 2023) MetricApril 2023April 2024April 2025YoY % Change (2025 vs 2024)YoY % Change (2025 vs 2023)Median Sale Price$445,000$435,000$435,920+0.2%-2.1%Closed Sales919939817-13.0%-11.1%Sales Dollar Volume ($B)0.4570.4580.400-12.7%-12.5%Months of Inventory2.63.44.8+41.2%+84.6%New Listings124715181734+14.2%+39.0%Active Listings234629363869+31.8%+64.9% 2. Median Sale Price Trend: Plateauing After Pandemic Boom
The median sale price for Williamson County in April 2025 is $435,920, a negligible increase of 0.2% from April 2024 and a 2.1% decline from April 2023. This suggests the once-red-hot price growth from 2020 to mid-2022 has completely cooled.
Observed Trend: After peaking
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