Cities with the most expensive homes in the Austin metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Austin metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $355,696 in March, 4.6% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 2, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.22%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Austin metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 50 cities and towns.
#30. Lago Vista, TX
- Typical home value: $424,721
- 1-year price change: -5.9%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%
#29. Cedar Creek, TX
- Typical home value: $431,699
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: +65.9%
#28. Paige, TX
- Typical home value: $432,004
- 1-year price change: -5.3%
- 5-year price change: +52.1%
#27. Marble Falls, TX
- Typical home value: $438,531
- 1-year price change: -4.4%
- 5-year price change: +61.4%
#26. Anderson Mill, TX
- Typical home value: $441,367
- 1-year price change: -2.4%
- 5-year price change: +59.9%
#25. McDade, TX
- Typical home value: $443,375
- 1-year price change: -4.4%
- 5-year price change: +53.7%
#24. Georgetown, TX
- Typical home value: $444,572
- 1-year price change: -5.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%
#23. Point Venture, TX
- Typical home value: $448,524
- 1-year price change: -6.0%
- 5-year price change: +57.6%
#22. Red Rock, TX
- Typical home value: $448,564
- 1-year price change: -3.4%
- 5-year price change: +67.2%
#21. Coupland, TX
- Typical home value: $479,238
- 1-year price change: -3.1%
- 5-year price change: +61.2%
#20. Jonestown, TX
- Typical home value: $505,008
- 1-year price change: -5.7%
- 5-year price change: +55.8%
#19. Liberty Hill, TX
- Typical home value: $505,883
- 1-year price change: -5.9%
- 5-year price change: +54.9%
#18. Mountain City, TX
- Typical home value: $523,116
- 1-year price change: -7.8%
- 5-year price change: +40.5%
#17. Florence, TX
- Typical home value: $524,129
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +59.9%
#16. San Leanna, TX
- Typical home value: $526,645
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +50.5%
#15. Rosanky, TX
- Typical home value: $544,156
- 1-year price change: -7.2%
- 5-year price change: +56.3%
#14. Austin, TX
- Typical home value: $546,619
- 1-year price change: -5.1%
- 5-year price change: +46.5%
#13. Wimberley, TX
- Typical home value: $552,457
- 1-year price change: -4.2%
- 5-year price change: +55.0%
#12. Hudson Bend, TX
- Typical home value: $715,695
- 1-year price change: -4.4%
- 5-year price change: +48.5%
#11. Dripping Springs, TX
- Typical home value: $741,885
- 1-year price change: -3.6%
- 5-year price change: +59.6%
#10. Spicewood, TX
- Typical home value: $757,995
- 1-year price change: -4.0%
- 5-year price change: +61.2%
#9. Lakeway, TX
- Typical home value: $788,692
- 1-year price change: -5.0%
- 5-year price change: +52.9%
#8. The Hills, TX
- Typical home value: $839,289
- 1-year price change: -4.2%
- 5-year price change: +62.3%
#7. Bee Cave, TX
- Typical home value: $928,977
- 1-year price change: -4.7%
- 5-year price change: +59.2%
#6. Driftwood, TX
- Typical home value: $943,933
- 1-year price change: -2.9%
- 5-year price change: +70.3%
#5. Volente, TX
- Typical home value: $1,006,263
- 1-year price change: -5.0%
- 5-year price change: +64.5%
#4. Sunset Valley, TX
- Typical home value: $1,026,262
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +55.3%
#3. Lost Creek, TX
- Typical home value: $1,329,295
- 1-year price change: -7.0%
- 5-year price change: +71.0%
#2. West Lake Hills, TX
- Typical home value: $2,162,947
- 1-year price change: -5.4%
- 5-year price change: +76.7%
#1. Rollingwood, TX
- Typical home value: $2,599,132
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +101.5%
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros.
