Is now a good time to buy a property in Karnataka?
Official NHB RESIDEX data puts the average carpet-area price in Karnataka at ₹12,526/sq ft for the quarter ending Jun 2026, up 21.5% from a year earlier. Over five years prices have compounded at +12.4% a year. Annual growth is running 14.6 points above the city's long-run pace of n/a.
Karnataka price trend & forecast
Cities in Karnataka ranked by buy-timing score
| City | Avg ₹/sq ft | 1Y change | 5Y CAGR | 12M outlook | Signal | Buy-timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru · Tier 1 | ₹12,526/sq ft | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Hubballi · Tier 2 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Mysuru · Tier 2 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Kalaburagi · Tier 2 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Mangaluru · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Belagavi · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Davangere · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Ballari · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Vijayapura · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Shivamogga · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Tumkur · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Raichur · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Bidar · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Hosapete · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Gadag-Betageri · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Gadag · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Udupi · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Bhadravati · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Robertsonpet · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Hassan · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Chitradurga · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Kolar · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Mandya · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Chikmagalur · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Gangavati · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Bagalkot · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
| Ranebennur · Tier 3 | state trend | +21.5% | +12.4% | +14.2% | HOT | 50/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a property in Karnataka?
As of Jun 2026, our buy-timing signal for Karnataka is HOT — prices are running +14.6% ahead of their long-run pace and still accelerating. Buy only with a long horizon and negotiate hard; momentum markets can reverse. Buy-timing score: 50/100.
What is the average home price in Karnataka?
The typical (mid-tier) home value in Karnataka is ₹12,526/sq ft as of Jun 2026, +21.5% year over year.
Which areas in Karnataka have the best buy-timing right now?
Highest buy-timing scores: Bengaluru (50/100, HOT). Fastest-rising prices: Bengaluru (+21.5%).
Other regions
Source & method
Data: NHB RESIDEX — HPI@Assessment Prices & carpet-area prices (National Housing Bank), quarterly, latest Jun 2026. Page regenerated 2026-10-09 10:32 IST. Signals combine valuation vs the long-run trend, momentum and a damped-trend forecast with seasonal adjustment; the “best price window” is the lowest point of the projected path. BUY = prices projected to rise and not stretched; ACCUMULATE = near fair value; WAIT = a dip is projected; HOT = running well ahead of trend; CAUTION = stretched with fading momentum.