ZIP 78726 covers residential neighborhoods in Austin, located within Travis County, TX, part of the broader Austin housing market. The typical home value in ZIP 78726 in the Austin housing market is $714,247, with a typical rent of $1,373 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 43.3.
Key stats
- ZIP 78726 is around the 76th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 78726 is around the 12th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 43.3.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- ZIP 78726's typical home value is 27.6% above the metro median of $559,762.
- Typical home value
- $714,247
- Typical rent
- $1,373
- Homes for sale
- 60
- Buyer competition
- 36
- New listings
- 16
- Listings with price cuts
- 31.9%
Price and rent in ZIP 78726
ZIP 78726 is around the 76th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 78726 is around the 8th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 78726 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value fell 1.8% over the past 12 months, from $727,451 to $714,247. It rose in 3 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.2% in October 2025.
Typical rent rose 4.5% over the past 12 months, from $1,315 to $1,373. It rose in 8 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +1.3% in March 2026.
How ZIP 78726 compares to the metro
ZIP 78726's typical home value is 27.6% above the metro median of $559,762. ZIP 78726's typical rent is 19.1% below the metro median of $1,698. ZIP 78726's buyer competition is 20.0% below the metro median of 45.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 78726 is around the 17th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 78726 is around the 12th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split. Over the 12 readings on record, inventory moved between 38 and 68 — a 30-point spread across 41 comparable tracked ZIPs. Inventory has moved rising in each of the latest three available monthly readings.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 78750, 78730, 78732, 78759.
Continue your market research
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- Austin Metro housing market overviewReturn to the broader parent market.
78726 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 78726?
The typical home value in ZIP 78726 is $714,247 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 78726?
Typical rent in ZIP 78726 is $1,373 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 78726?
ZIP 78726 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 43.3.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules