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West Austin, Austin, TX—78730

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,077,000
5.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$146,000
30.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
85
39.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.8%
Median Rent
$1,950
10.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,250
5.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,950
4.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,450
0.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Austin, Austin, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in West Austin, Austin, TX is $1,077,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.2%. This indicates that home prices in West Austin, Austin, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.8%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,077,000-5.2%
Single Family $1,277,000-4.3%
Condos $263,000-10.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $218,000
    -9.9%
    2 Bed
    		$294,000-9.5%
    3 Bed
    		$942,000-6.7%
    4 Bed
    		$1,251,000-4.8%
    5 Bed $1,692,389-3.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.3%
    1 Bedroom
    16.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    17.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    32.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.8%

    Rental Trends — West Austin, Austin, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Austin, Austin, TX is $2,600, with a year-over-year rent change of -10.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Austin, Austin, TX is 1-bedrooms: $1,300, 2-bedrooms: $2,060, 3-bedrooms: $3,480, 4-bedrooms: $4,180. The most common rental property sizes in West Austin, Austin, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 44.5% and 34.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,950$2,600
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,250$1,300
    2 Bed Rent $1,950$2,060
    3 Bed Rent $2,450$3,480
    4 Bed Rent $3,700$4,180
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.5%
    1 Bedroom
    34.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    44.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    15.3%

    Property Listings — West Austin, Austin, TX

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Austin, Austin, TX is 72. This is a decrease of -39.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$918,000-20.0%
    Listing Count
    		5132.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%32.0%
    Days on Market
    		85-39.0%
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    Demographics — West Austin, Austin, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Austin, Austin, TX has a population of 9,670, which has increased by 5.3% over the past 5 years. West Austin, Austin, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 73.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 40.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,6705.3%
    % Under 18
    		20.9%-8.7%
    % Seniors
    		15.2%-4.4%
    % WFH
    		40.1%84.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		73.1%-4.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Austin, Austin, TX is a predominantly white area, with 68.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Austin, Austin, TX is hispanic, making up 15.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.8% of the population in West Austin, Austin, TX, and this percentage has increased by 5.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		68.0%-7.7%
    % Black
    		0.4%-63.6%
    % Hispanic
    		15.6%9.9%
    % Asian
    		8.4%31.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		15.8%5.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Austin, Austin, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 109 mortgage originations in West Austin, Austin, TX, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 7.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in West Austin, Austin, TX. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		109
    % Conventional Loans
    		97.0%
    % Government Loans
    		3.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Austin, Austin, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Austin, Austin, TX under the Section 8 program is 0.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Austin, Austin, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		N/A
    Total Units Section 8
    		N/A
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$420$1,250$1,670
    2 Bedroom$20$1,950$1,970
    3 Bedroom$60$2,450$2,510
    4 Bedroom-$790$3,700$2,910

    Affordability — West Austin, Austin, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8.3
    Median Home Price$1,077,000
    Median Household Income$146,000

    West Austin, Austin, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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