Market Intelligence Report — MN-380

Austin, MN

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MN-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$252K
-2.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.40
-47.1% YoY

Active Inventory

110
+29.4% YoY

Median DOM

47 Days
+9.3% YoY

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The Austin market is experiencing a cooling trend, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.40, which signifies moderating demand absorption. Inventory levels have increased notably, with active listings up 29.4% year-over-year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Austin market right now.

Active listings have expanded considerably, with a 29.4% year-over-year increase, alongside a 36.4% rise in new listings over the past year. This growth in supply has contributed to a 47.1% year-over-year decline in the pending ratio, indicating a significant softening in demand relative to available properties. Median listing prices have experienced a modest year-over-year decrease of 2.9%, while median days on market have extended by 9.3% over the past year.

Alex Hernandez-Bobrow
Keller Williams Realty

Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Austin shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$252K+1.0% MoM

Active Inventory

110+29.4% YoY

Days on Market

47+9.3% YoY

Sold Score™

47-47.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

47
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With the pending ratio at 0.40 and active listings expanding, properties are spending more time on the market, as indicated by a 9.3% year-over-year increase in median days on market. This implies a need for greater price discipline from sellers to align with current demand levels and accelerate absorption, shifting the market dynamics. Increased inventory suggests reduced urgency for buyers, potentially allowing for more deliberate negotiation.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

110 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 60 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.40

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Austin, MN? Homes here are taking 4 days longer to sell than last year.

Austin, MN is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
40%
Median Days on Market
47 days
Inventory YoY
+29%

Austin, MN is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Austin, MN
CBSA Code
12380
State
MN

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