Austin Home Prices Up Year-Over-Year: October 2024 Market Insights

In October 2024, the Austin real estate market has demonstrated notable resilience, achieving an average sold price of $579,330, a 5.5% increase from September 2024, and a 3.5% rise compared to October 2023. Although the current October price does not surpass the record high of October 2022, when the average sold price reached $593,970, this recent gain indicates a market rebound year-over-year and month-over-month.

Historically, Austin’s real estate market has exhibited distinct cyclical patterns. The peak in October 2022 marked the highest recorded October average sold price. Since then, prices have moderated, with fluctuations reflecting adjustments to the shifting economic climate and changing buyer demand. However, the data from October 2024 suggests a renewed interest in the Austin market, with current prices recovering from prior declines and showing sustained month-over-month growth, despite remaining below the 2022 high.

The market's trajectory over the past two years highlights these cyclical shifts. For instance, the average sold price decreased to $559,879 in October 2023, representing a year-over-year decline of approximately 5.7% from 2022. This decline mirrored broader market adjustments across Texas and other regions as buyers recalibrated in response to economic conditions. The 2024 data, however, reflects a return of positive momentum, as prices rise above 2023 levels, though they remain about 2.5% below the October 2022 peak. This year-over-year increase indicates a stabilizing market with steady buyer demand.

Median sold prices add another layer of insight into Austin’s real estate dynamics. In October 2024, the median sold price was $435,000, a 2.4% increase from September’s $425,000, although it reflects a slight year-over-year decline from October 2023’s $438,520. This decrease contrasts with the rise in average prices, signaling that high-value properties are driving the market’s upward trend while the central portion of the market remains relatively stable. This pattern suggests that while buyers continue to pursue premium properties, options in more affordable ranges remain accessible.

The data underscores Austin’s balanced appeal to a range of buyers. The simultaneous rise in average sold prices and stabilization of median prices suggests that the market offers both high-end and accessible options for buyers. Although prices remain below the October 2022 high, the current month-over-month and year-over-year gains in 2024 indicate a strengthened market with potential for future growth as economic conditions evolve.

In summary, October 2024 represents a significant milestone in Austin’s real estate market recovery, with the average sold price reaching $579,330. This figure, while below the October 2022 record high of $593,970, reflects a positive upward shift from October 2023, with a month-over-month increase of 5.5%. As Austin continues to attract buyers across different price points, its real estate market remains robust, with both average and median prices providing a comprehensive view of market health.