In early 2026, the median home price in the Austin metro area sits around 475,000 dollars, which remains significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of roughly 325,000 dollars.
This sharp price increase is a major reason the once-unstoppable Texas migration boom is starting to face serious local pushback. For years, the Lone Star State was the ultimate destination for anyone looking to escape high costs in California or New York. Now, the math is changing for thousands of families who realize the bargain days might be over for good.
Texas of today looks very different from the low-cost haven of ten years ago. While the state still has no income tax, rising property taxes, insurance, and housing costs have created a massive gap between income and expenses…