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Austin, TX Market Report

Tech capital of the Southwest with a booming startup ecosystem and vibrant quality of life.

2.4M

Metro Population

+3.5%

Annual Growth

680

Listed Businesses

$550K

Median Asking Price

🏙️ Market Overview

2.4M metro

Population · +3.5%/yr growth

Top Industries:
• Technology
• Semiconductor
• Creative Media

📊 Acquisition Activity

680

businesses listed for sale

Avg. time on market: 4.2 months

Median asking price: $550K

Price range: $175K – $5.5M

2,100 active buyers

🏦 SBA Lending Snapshot — Austin

26%

7(a) Approval Rate

$560K

Avg. Loan Size

Top Lenders

Veritex Community Bank · Axos Bank · Prosperity Bank

SBA Performance: Good — tech-enabled and professional services businesses get approvals

📈 Business Valuation Multiples — Austin

Industry	SDE Multiple	EBITDA Multiple	Notes
Restaurant (FSR)	2.1x–2.9x	4.8x–6.3x	Food scene booming; chef-driven concepts command premium
HVAC / Plumbing	2.6x–3.4x	5.7x–7.0x	Texas heat drives year-round demand; rapid suburban growth
Dental	3.0x–3.8x	6.4x–7.9x	Affluent tech-worker patient base; strong insurance mix
E-Commerce	2.2x–3.0x	4.8x–6.3x	Tech-savvy workforce; lifestyle brand e-commerce popular
Landscaping	2.1x–2.9x	5.2x–6.5x	New construction landscaping in high demand; commercial active
Professional Services	2.7x–3.5x	5.8x–7.2x	Tech and startup ecosystem driving professional services demand

SDE = Seller's Discretionary Earnings (cash flow to owner). EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortization. Multiples based on comparable transactions and market data.

🔍 Top Industries — Austin

💻 Technology Services Very High

SDE 3.2x–4.2x SDE/EBITDA

SaaS, cybersecurity, and IT services command premium multiples. Austin tech ecosystem maturing — PE and strategic acquirers very active. Remote-work-enabled businesses 20–30% premium.

🎨 Creative & Marketing High

SDE 2.5x–3.3x SDE/EBITDA

Marketing agencies, video production, and creative studios. Tech companies and startups are primary clients. Digital-first agencies get highest multiples.

🍽️ Food & Beverage Active

SDE 2.2x–3.0x SDE/EBITDA

Austin dining scene driving deal flow. Ghost kitchens, food trucks, and chef-driven concepts changing hands. Buyer interest strong from both operators and investors.

💼 Recent Notable Deals — Austin

$1.8M

PE Acquisition

Cybersecurity Consultancy

3.7x SDE — $490K SDE; SOC2 certified client base · 2025

$620K

SBA 7(a)

Marketing Agency (Downtown)

2.8x SDE — tech startup focus; recurring retainers · 2025

$340K

Conventional

Food Truck Fleet (East Austin)

2.6x SDE — 4 trucks; events and corporate catering · 2024

📈 Growth Signals

Tesla Gigafactory Texas employs 12,000+ workers
Samsung $17B chip fab under construction in Taylor
Apple, Google, Meta expanding Austin campuses
Population growth +3.5% YoY — fastest-growing major metro

⚠️ Key Risks

Tech sector layoffs creating uncertainty in professional services
Housing costs rose 40%+ since 2020 — labor cost pressure
Overheated residential market may cool, affecting consumer spending

🎯 12-Month Acquisition Outlook — Austin