Zillow Sees 52% Inventory Surge in Austin Fuelling 20% Sales Growth
Zillow reports inventory fully recovered above pre-pandemic levels in 19 major U.S. metros, led by Austin’s 52% surge in listings. Annual home sales growth reached 20% in Austin and rose in six of the top-10 metros with restored supply, while national mortgage payments slid 3.4% year-over-year.
1. Inventory Recovery Trends
Zillow data shows inventory has exceeded pre-pandemic norms in 19 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with concentration in Southern and Western markets. Austin leads with a 52% increase in listings, while Denver and San Antonio report inventory gains above 25%.
2. Sales Growth in Major Metros
Annual existing-home sales growth is strongest in metros where supply has rebounded, led by Austin’s 20% year-over-year increase. Six of the top ten fastest-growing markets now have more listings than before the pandemic, reversing earlier supply shortages.
3. Affordability and Market Pace
A typical U.S. monthly mortgage payment is 3.4% lower than a year ago, with Austin seeing a 9.8% drop and Dallas 7.4%. Homes now sell in a median 17 days, matching pre-pandemic speed, though national inventory and new listings remain roughly 19% and 16% below historical averages.