TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 30, 8:00 PM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether the median home value across all property types in the Austin, Texas Metro area will exceed $492,000 by late May 2026. On Polymarket, the leading outcome—median home value above $492,000—stands at 54.0%, while the outcome for values between $487,000 and $492,000 is at 42.6%. Resolution will be determined by official Parcl Labs Sales Price Index data for the Austin Metro area, calculated using the published price per square foot multiplied by 2,100 square feet (the median home size). Watch for Parcl's data release on May 31, 2026, which will settle this market.
The market resolves on May 31, 2026, at which point the actual median home value for the Austin, Texas metro area as of that date will be determined and compared to the $492,000 threshold. Resolution hinges on official data from authoritative housing sources that track metro-area median prices. Traders should monitor announcements from major real estate databases and local housing authorities as the end date approaches to understand which data source will be used for final settlement.
Several catalysts could shift market odds before May 31. Federal Reserve interest rate decisions directly impact mortgage affordability and buyer demand in Austin. Major employer announcements or relocations to the metro area would signal sustained population inflow and housing demand. Quarterly housing inventory reports, new home starts, and median price releases from the National Association of Realtors provide real-time market signals. Economic recession fears or unexpected job losses could dampen appreciation. Local policy changes affecting zoning or development also influence supply and pricing. Traders actively reassess probabilities as each data point arrives.