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Market Overview for Travis County

There are 6,224 active listings in Travis County with a median list price of $483K and a median sold price of $500K.

Homes average 58 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 1084 homes have sold, with 13931 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $356.

About Travis County

Travis County occupies 1,023 square miles in central Texas and serves as the seat of state government. The county's population was 1,290,188 at the 2020 census and an estimated 1,389,670 as of July 2025, making it the fifth most populous county in the state. Austin, the county seat and state capital, anchors the region along the Colorado River where it crosses the Balcones Escarpment. Smaller cities including Pflugerville, Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Jonestown, and Manor fill out the surrounding area. The terrain transitions from flat blackland prairie in the east to rolling limestone hills in the west, with Lake Travis and Lake Austin forming major reservoirs along the Colorado River.

Housing varies widely by location across Travis County. Central Austin neighborhoods such as Tarrytown, Barton Hills, and Clarksville are built out with established single-family homes, while the Del Valle corridor and parts of southeast Austin hold much of the county's entry-level stock. Lakefront properties line Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Pflugerville and Manor on the east side are dominated by newer suburban subdivisions. Housing types include downtown high-rise condominiums, mid-century bungalows in established neighborhoods, and newer suburban developments in master-planned communities like Circle C Ranch and Mueller. The county's housing stock ranges from 1920s Craftsman homes in Hyde Park to contemporary new construction in southeast Travis County's growing communities. Condo developments are concentrated in the downtown core, and townhomes are common in South Austin neighborhoods like Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights. Current median price and active inventory are shown on the Market Overview tab.

Austin ISD is the largest school district in the county, serving 69,251 students across 114 schools as of 2025-26. The district operates specialty programs including the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA), ranked #36 nationally and #4 in Texas by U.S. News in its 2025 Best High Schools edition, and the McCallum Fine Arts Academy. Roughly 15 districts serve some part of the county. Eanes ISD covers the Westlake area with 7,530 students (2025-26) and holds a TEA accountability rating of A (94/100) for 2024-25, alongside Lake Travis ISD (10,771 students, rated A for 2024-25), Pflugerville ISD (25,046 students), Del Valle ISD (11,811 students), Manor ISD, and Lago Vista ISD. Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, Dripping Springs ISD, Hays CISD, Elgin ISD, and Marble Falls ISD each extend partway into the county. The University of Texas at Austin, the state's flagship public university, enrolls approximately 55,000 students on its 441-acre campus adjacent to the State Capitol.

Travis County sits at the intersection of Interstate 35, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. Downtown Austin is the primary employment center, with the State Capitol complex, federal courthouse, and corporate offices concentrated in the urban core. Major tech campuses line the MoPac corridor and the Domain area of North Austin, where companies including Apple, Google, Indeed, and Oracle maintain offices. Tesla's Gigafactory occupies a 2,100-acre site in southeastern Travis County, and Samsung operates a semiconductor fabrication facility in northeast Austin. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport served 87 nonstop destinations as of June 2026. The MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) connects North and South Austin, and Capital Metro operates the MetroRail commuter line between downtown and Leander.

Living in Travis County

Travis County's economy centers on technology, government, and education. The county added 265,922 residents between 2010 and 2020, a 26% increase, driven largely by corporate relocations and expansions from companies including Apple and Google; Tesla and Oracle both established major Austin operations at the close of that decade. The dining scene spans from established barbecue institutions like Franklin Barbecue and la Barbecue to a concentration of restaurants along South Congress Avenue, Rainey Street, and East Austin's East 6th Street corridor.

Residential life varies significantly by area. The urban core around downtown Austin offers high-rise condos and walkable access to entertainment. Western Travis County, including Lakeway and Bee Cave, features Hill Country topography with larger lots and lake access. Eastern areas like Pflugerville and Manor provide newer suburban developments with community pools, trail systems, and proximity to the Samsung semiconductor campus and Tesla Gigafactory. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department maintains 355 parks and 269 miles of trails, complemented by the Travis County parks system.

Things to Do in Travis County

• Zilker Park: A 351-acre metropolitan park in central Austin featuring Barton Springs Pool, the Zilker Botanical Garden, a disc golf course, and open fields. Barton Springs Pool maintains a year-round temperature of 68-70°F across its three-acre swimming area.
• Barton Creek Greenbelt: A 12.7-mile trail system following Barton Creek through the southwestern part of Austin. The greenbelt includes swimming holes at Sculpture Falls, Twin Falls, and Gus Fruh, plus limestone climbing walls and mountain biking trails.
• Lady Bird Lake: A reservoir on the Colorado River running through downtown Austin with the 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail circling its shores. The lake supports kayaking, paddleboarding, and rowing but does not allow motorized boats.
• Circuit of the Americas: A 3.41-mile Formula 1 racing circuit in southeastern Travis County that hosts the United States Grand Prix, MotoGP, and NASCAR events. The facility includes a 20-turn track, a 14,000-seat amphitheater, and a 251-foot observation tower.
• Texas State Capitol: Completed in 1888 from Sunset Red granite, the Capitol building stands 302 feet tall — 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Free guided tours run daily and cover the rotunda, legislative chambers, and surrounding 22-acre grounds.
• Mount Bonnell: At 775 feet, Mount Bonnell is one of the highest points within Austin city limits. A set of 102 limestone steps leads to an overlook with views of Lake Austin, the 360 Bridge, and the surrounding Hill Country terrain.

Major Employers in Travis County

• State of Texas (Government): The largest employer in the Austin metro area, with state agencies and the legislature concentrated in the Capitol complex downtown.
• The University of Texas at Austin (Education): Employs 4,693 faculty across its 441-acre main campus, making it one of the largest single-site employers in the county.
• Tesla (Automotive Manufacturing): Operates Gigafactory Texas on a 2,100-acre site in southeastern Travis County, producing the Model Y and Cybertruck. Local headcount was about 16,500 at the end of 2025, down from roughly 21,200 a year earlier.
• Apple (Technology): Operates a 133-acre campus in northwest Austin, announced in 2018 as a $1 billion investment, that serves as the company's largest site outside Cupertino; Apple put the Austin workforce at more than 6,000 when it announced the campus.
• Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Runs a semiconductor fabrication facility in northeast Austin that has drawn more than $18 billion in investment since 1996.

Travis County Schools

Travis County is served by roughly 15 public school districts, with Austin ISD as the largest. Districts range from the large urban Austin ISD system to smaller suburban districts like Eanes ISD and Lake Travis ISD.

School District: Multiple Districts

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Primrose School of Four Points - Accredited early education center in northwest Austin serving infants through pre-kindergarten.
• Stepping Stone Schools - Austin-based early childhood program operating multiple locations across Travis County with a STEAM-focused curriculum.
• The Goddard School - National early learning franchise with multiple Austin-area locations serving ages six weeks through six years.

Private Schools

• St. Stephen's Episcopal School - College preparatory boarding and day school on a 370-acre campus in West Austin, serving grades 6-12.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Independent day school serving pre-K through 12th grade with 984 students across campuses in central and southwest Austin.
• Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school on an 82-acre campus at 3230 Travis Country Circle in southwest Austin, serving kindergarten through 12th grade with approximately 1,100 students.

Higher Education

• The University of Texas at Austin - Flagship public research university enrolling approximately 55,000 students on a 441-acre campus adjacent to the State Capitol.
• St. Edward's University - Private Catholic university on a 160-acre hilltop campus in south Austin serving approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
• Austin Community College - Open-enrollment community college district operating 12 campuses across Travis and surrounding counties, enrolling more than 79,000 students annually.

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