Austin MSA

🏆 Ranked #1 in Austin MSA Housing Vacancy Rate — Lago Vista at 10.3% — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. This isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a signal of a unique market logic. In Lago Vista, 10.3% of homes are vacant not because they’re unattractive, but because they’re designed for rotation, not daily use. The data from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 vacancy report shows that high vacancy in elite micro-markets like Lago Vista reflects strategic asset positioning, not distress. For investors and developers, this means: the highest vacancy rate isn’t a red flag — it’s a green light for long-term, flexible ownership models. Housing Vacancy Rate by City (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lago Vista <- this market #2 Lakeway #3 Wells Branch #4 Lockhart #5 Manor #6 Steiner Ranch #7 Bee Cave #8 Hornsby Bend #9 Shady Hollow Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-01-austin-msa-vacancy-share-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — 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 — 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 · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902