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Austin 78749

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$569K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
143
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$565K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201720182023202420252026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201720182023202420252026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201720182023202420252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720182023202420252026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720182023202420252026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201720182023202420252026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
201720182023202420252026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
201720182023202420252026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
201720182023202420252026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192021202320242026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.10,592
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$565K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,990 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1993
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.66%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.86%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,702 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Austin 78749 compares

By median home value, Austin 78749 is the 21st most expensive of 45 ZIP codes in Travis County, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Travis County.

Home values in Austin 78749

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$368K$928K
ZIP codes in Travis County ranked by median home value
#Travis CountyMedian valueHomes
1Austin 78746$2.1M9,188
2Austin 78703$1.5M6,592
3Austin 78733$1.3M3,320
4Austin 78730$1.2M3,036
5Austin 78731$1.1M8,744
6Austin 78735$905K4,796
7Austin 78738$898K11,597
8Austin 78732$879K5,490
9Austin 78739$819K7,022
10Spicewood 78669$781K7,241
11Austin 78704$770K13,700
12Austin 78756$755K2,540
13Austin 78759$745K10,726
14Austin 78726$737K2,770
15Austin 78734$683K10,348
16Austin 78701$666K6,852
17Austin 78751$627K3,115
18Austin 78736$602K3,144
19Austin 78757$595K8,671
20Austin 78702$594K6,828
21Austin 78749$565K10,592
22Austin 78722$556K2,191
23Austin 78723$500K10,054
24Austin 78727$495K7,580

45 ZIP codes in Travis County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Austin 78749 market

What is the median home price in Austin 78749, TX?

The median sale price in Austin 78749, TX is $568,760 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Austin 78749, TX each year?

143 homes sold in Austin 78749, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Austin 78749, TX?

Austin 78749, TX contains 10,592 residential properties, with a median of 1,990 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1993. The median TopHap Estimate is $565K.

How does Austin 78749, TX compare to the rest of Travis County?

By median home value, Austin 78749, TX is the 21st most expensive of 45 ZIP codes in Travis County. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Travis County. Austin 78702 ranks just above it and Austin 78722 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Austin 78749, TX?

86% of homes in Austin 78749, TX are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Austin 78749, TX hold?

66% of mortgaged homes in Austin 78749, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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