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Austin Texas LDS Real Estate: Temple Community and Capital City Guide
Austin Texas LDS real estate: Austin Texas Temple under construction. MSA median $435K (2025), down from peak. No Texas state income tax. Tech economy: Dell, Apple, Tesla, Samsung. Own Luxury Homes® 12-Point Agent Integrity Audit™.
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Austin Texas LDS Real Estate: Temple Community and Capital City Guide
Temple
Austin Texas Temple under construction — confirms the Church’s assessment of strong Austin LDS community growth
$435K
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA median home price 2025 — down from $500K+ peak, creating buyer opportunity
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Texas state income tax: zero — significant financial advantage for high-income LDS professionals
Tech
Dell, Apple, Tesla, Samsung Austin campuses — tech economy driving LDS professional in-migration
Austin, Texas is the capital of one of America’s fastest-growing state economies, with no state income tax, a booming tech sector, and an LDS community that has grown large enough to warrant one of the Church’s newest temples. The Austin Texas Temple under construction is the clearest signal the Church has sent that Austin’s LDS community has arrived.
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The Austin Texas Temple
The Austin Texas Temple was announced by President Russell M. Nelson and is currently under construction. The temple will serve the rapidly growing LDS community of the Austin metro area — Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop counties. Austin’s LDS community has grown dramatically with the tech industry expansion. Dell, Apple, Tesla, Samsung, Google, and dozens of other tech employers have brought LDS professionals from Utah, California, and nationwide to the Austin metro. Many brought their Utah Valley community expectations. The temple’s announcement confirmed that the critical mass now exists.
Austin Real Estate: Post-Correction Opportunity
Austin experienced one of the most dramatic boom-bust cycles of any US metro in recent years. Peak: $600K+ median in the Austin MSA (2022). By 2025: MSA median $435,000 (Unlock MLS data) — down approximately 25-30% from peak. City of Austin median: approximately $552,500-$565,000 (late 2025 data) — higher than suburbs. Suburban markets (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville): $380K-$480K. The correction has created genuine buyer opportunity in a market with long-term population and employment growth. For LDS professionals relocating from Utah or California: Austin’s corrected prices combined with zero state income tax create a compelling financial case.
Austin vs Utah: The LDS Professional Comparison
| Factor | Austin TX | Utah County |
|---|---|---|
| State income tax | 0% (Texas) | 4.65% (Utah) |
| Home prices (suburban) | $380K-$500K (post-correction) | $450K-$650K (continued appreciation) |
| Temple | Under construction | 3 operating temples |
| LDS community density | Moderate and growing | Among highest in the world |
| Tech employment | Dell, Apple, Tesla, Samsung, Google campuses | Adobe, Qualtrics, Domo in Silicon Slopes |
| Climate | Hot summers, mild winters | 4 seasons, cold winters |
For high-income LDS tech professionals: the Texas tax advantage is significant. A $300K salary saves $13,950/yr in state income tax vs Utah.
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“The LDS family moving from California or Utah to Austin for a tech job is making a financially sound decision. The temple is coming. The community is real and growing. The state income tax is zero. And after the correction, Austin home prices are genuinely competitive with comparable Utah communities. The specialist who serves LDS Austin buyers knows which suburban communities have the most active wards and which neighborhoods will be within practical temple distance when the Austin temple opens.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an LDS temple in Austin Texas?
The Austin Texas Temple is under construction. Before its dedication, Austin members attend the Dallas Texas Temple or San Antonio Texas Temple. The Austin temple confirms the Church has determined the local LDS community is large enough to warrant its own house of the Lord.
What are home prices in Austin Texas?
Austin-Round Rock MSA median: approximately $435,000 (2025), down significantly from the $600K+ peak of 2022. City of Austin: $552,500-$565,000. Suburban communities (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown): $380K-$480K.
How does Austin compare to Utah for LDS families?
Key advantages: 0% Texas state income tax (saves $13,950/yr on $300K salary vs Utah), growing tech economy, corrected home prices competitive with Utah County. Tradeoff: temple under construction (not yet operating), lower LDS community density than Utah County.
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