Austin MSA

Lago Vista leads the Austin MSA in median age with 54 years—making it the oldest city in the region. This data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis, reveals a growing demographic polarization within the metro. While Lago Vista sees an aging population, Manor, at just 29 years, represents a stark contrast in youthfulness. These divergent trends underscore how Austin’s growth is no longer uniform, but increasingly bifurcated. The implications for real estate strategy are clear: one market is evolving toward retirement and stability, while another remains focused on innovation and mobility. This ranking is based on the ALEX Intelligence 2026 Median Age Place Market report, available at https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-austin-msa-median-age-place-mkt. How is your portfolio positioned for this generational divide? Median Resident Age, top 9 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Lago Vista — 54 years #2 Lakeway — 50 years #3 Shady Hollow — 45 years #4 Bee Cave — 42 years #5 Lockhart — 39 years #6 Steiner Ranch — 37 years #7 Hornsby Bend — 34 years #8 Wells Branch — 34 years #9 Manor — 29 years Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Aleksandr Zykov from Russia (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69647770; Slide 2: En el nido (Nest) (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58511451; Slide 3: En el nido (Nest) (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58618405; Slide 4: Slamforeman (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=146014599 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-austin-msa-median-age-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
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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