Austin MSA

Lockhart leads the Austin MSA in homes owned free and clear—53.9% of homes carry no mortgage, according to ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 data. This isn’t just a number—it’s a marker of deep financial resilience in a high-growth market. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-22-austin-msa-free-and-clear-place-mkt. What does this mean for long-term investment in Austin’s core? How can communities replicate this kind of stability without sacrificing growth? Let’s discuss. Homes Owned Free and Clear, top 9 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Lockhart — 53.9% #2 Hornsby Bend — 38.1% #3 Lakeway — 34.0% #4 Shady Hollow — 32.3% #5 Lago Vista — 28.9% #6 Wells Branch — 24.8% #7 Steiner Ranch — 24.4% #8 Bee Cave — 23.8% #9 Manor — 20.5% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=28625745; Slide 2: smallcurio from Austin, TX (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69209327; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=22442704; Slide 4: Tim Patterson from Austin, TX, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=64267773 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-22-austin-msa-free-and-clear-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