Absorption Rate and Market Demand Analysis

Welcome to the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of Austin’s real estate market demand, segmented by price range and visualized through color-coded absorption rates. This page gives buyers, sellers, and investors critical insights into the real-time competitiveness of different property price points. Using absorption rate data, you can quickly identify where the market is favoring sellers or buyers, helping you make informed decisions. Absorption Rate (Monthly Estimate) = (Number of Sold Listings in Past 30 Days / Number of Active Listings) x 100. This will give you a percentage. If 30 listings that sold in the past 30 days and 60 active, the Absorption Ratio will be 50%. This means that, based on the past 30 days, 50% of the active listings in that price range are selling each month.

Absorption Rate and Market Demand Analysis

Our intuitive color-coded system breaks down demand as follows:

  • Grey (0%): No sales activity, signaling a stagnant market.
  • Red (0-10%): Low demand, creating opportunities for buyers to negotiate favorable deals.
  • Yellow/Orange (10-20%): Moderate demand, representing a more balanced market.
  • Light Green (20-75%): Strong demand, where homes are selling faster, benefiting sellers.
  • Dark Green (75%+): Extremely high demand, showing a competitive seller’s market with rapidly moving properties.

By referencing this data, you can navigate the Austin real estate market with confidence, whether you're pricing a home to sell or looking for the best value as a buyer. This page includes a downloadable PDF for a deeper dive into the absorption rate details across various price points, from $200K to over $1M. Explore our data-driven approach and leverage real-time market indicators to stay ahead in Austin’s dynamic real estate environment.