Market Report
Austin Retail Market Report
3Q 2026
Consumer Demand Remains Favorable
as Trading Concentrates in Georgetown
Rising incomes offset elevated living costs in the metro. Austin retail sales grew at the fastest pace among major Texas metros for the year ended in June, suggesting elevated inflation has yet to meaningfully dampen consumer activity. Backed by the state’s highest median household income — up 4.4 percent year-over-year as of March 2026 — the metro continues to post healthy discretionary spending, reinforcing tenant demand across necessity, dining, and experiential retail. Sustained sales momentum should aid the lease-up of recently delivered space and has encouraged continued development in the metro.
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