Austin MSA
2026-09-20
π 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 isnβt suburban spillover; itβs 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 cityβs appeal now truly national? Letβs discuss.
Top Counties Sending Households to Austin MSA (2017β18 to 2022β23) (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
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov