Metro Pulse Report

Austin, TX

↗RisingMarch 2026

Population Δ % (5yr)

+0.6%

Source: Census ACS 2018→2023

Home Price Δ % YoY

+0.4%

Source: FHFA HPI Q4 2025

Median HH Income

$94,670

Source: Census ACS 2023

Median Gross Rent

$1,343

Source: Census ACS 2023

GDP Growth

+5.2%

Source: BEA RGDP

Employment Growth

+3.8%

Source: BLS QCEW

Avg Weekly Wage

$1,420

Source: BLS QCEW

Metro Population

2.5M

Source: Census ACS

Axiom Signal Scores

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Composite signal groups derived from >50 public + proprietary data sources, normalized 0–100 across all US metros.

Business Vitality82/100 — Thriving

Population Momentum88/100 — Surging

Demographics74/100 — Favorable

Economic Strength79/100 — Powerhouse

Development Pipeline85/100 — Booming

Accessibility52/100 — Connected

Safety & Environment61/100 — Low Risk

Amenity Demand78/100 — Destination

Metro composite average:75/100

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Top Neighborhoods by Axiom Score

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Highest-scoring micro-markets within Austin, TX.

1East Cesar Chavez

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Market Analysis

Data-driven narrative for Austin, TX — March 2026.

Austin continues to outperform most Sun Belt metros with tech-driven employment gains and sustained in-migration from coastal markets. Development pipeline activity remains elevated, though permitting has moderated from 2024 peaks. Watch for wage compression in service sectors as cost-of-living adjustments lag housing appreciation.

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