Austin MSA

πŸ† 15.1% In-Migration Surge β€” ALEX Intelligence, 2026 The latest data reveals a 15.1% five-vintage increase in households moving in β€” driven by a broad national influx from Harris County, Bexar County, and even Cook County, IL. This isn’t suburban spillover; it’s a magnet for talent from across the U.S. How does this shift impact real estate strategy in Travis and Hays counties? Is the core city’s appeal now truly national? Let’s discuss. Top Counties Sending Households to Austin MSA (2017–18 to 2022–23) (ALEX Intelligence β€” 2026) #1 Williamson County, TX #2 Harris County, TX #3 Hays County, TX #4 Dallas County, TX #5 King County, WA #6 Collin County, TX #7 Bastrop County, TX #8 Bexar County, TX #9 Cook County, IL #10 Los Angeles County, CA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-20-austin-msa-mig-trend-in-long View and join any or all of our communities β€” AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us β€” this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B Β· Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] Β· +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income Migration Data, county-to-county inflows, 2017-18 and 2022-23 Β· ALEX Intelligence computation
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