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    Austin Housing Affordability 2025: Price-to-Income Ratio Returns to Normal

    Austin Housing Affordability 2025: Price-to-Income Ratio Returns to Normal

    Published 01/13/2025 | Posted by Dan Price

    Austin’s housing market is shifting in 2025 as the price-to-income ratio returns to historical norms. Find out why high mortgage rates are still keeping homeownership just out of reach for many buyers. 

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    January 13, 2025, 6:55 am By Dan Price


    Housing Affordability in 2025: Price-to-Income Ratio Returns to Historical Norms : The Austin real estate market is experiencing a notable shift as the Austin housing affordability indicators return to historical levels. In January 2025, the median sold price of homes dropped to $399,999, reflecting a significant 27.27% decline from the market peak of $550,000 in May 2022. This price correction has brought the Median Sold Price-to-Income Ratio back to 3.77, closely aligning with the 25-year historical average of 3.73. This development suggests that home prices are once again more in balance with local income levels after years of dramatic increases.



    Despite the improvement in the price-to-income ratio, many buyers still face affordability challenges due to elevated borrowing costs. The percentage of income that homeowners allocate toward their monthly PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) payments stands at 34.92%, significantly above the long-term average. Even with a 20% down payment, the typical monthly mortgage payment is around $3,088. This elevated PITI ratio can be attributed to persistently high mortgage interest rates, now approaching 7.5%.


    To put this in perspective, the PITI burden peaked at 47.19% in May 2022 when both home prices and interest rates surged. Historically, the share of income spent on mortgage payments has fluctuated. For example, it was 31.02% in June 2000, 26.16% in November 2004, and dropped to 23.02% in January 2012. The recent reduction from the 2022 peak offers some relief, but affordability remains a challenge due to financing costs.



    Interest rates have played a critical role in shaping housing affordability. During March 2020, mortgage rates were at a low 3.98%, enabling many buyers to enter the market. However, by April 2022, rates climbed to 5.75%, and by early 2025, they are nearing 7.5%. This sharp increase has offset the benefits of lower home prices, as higher borrowing costs continue to strain household budgets.


    The current market conditions suggest that affordability could improve if either home prices continue to decline or interest rates fall. A significant drop in interest rates would reduce monthly mortgage payments and ease the PITI burden. Conversely, further price adjustments could make homeownership more accessible without relying on rate changes.


    For buyers, understanding these affordability dynamics is crucial in making informed purchasing decisions. Sellers must also adapt to these market shifts, recognizing that elevated borrowing costs may impact buyer demand. As the Austin housing market continues to stabilize, tracking trends in pricing, interest rates, and income ratios will be essential for navigating the evolving landscape of real estate in 2025. 

    Austin Real Estate : Median Sold Price to Income Ratio now at pre-pandemic level; reverts back to 25 year average! https://t.co/3JazmokuJ5https://t.co/O1MCeUikYl pic.twitter.com/Gj2JyvHqYk

    — Team Price | Austin Real Estate Broker (@teamprice) January 13, 2025
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