Austin MSA

Steiner Ranch leads the Austin MSA in severe rent burden — 44.5% of renters spend more than half their income on rent, according to ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 analysis. This is not just about high prices; it’s about a wage-housing gap that’s undermining long-term stability. Why is a suburban community like Steiner Ranch at the top of this list, and what does it mean for the future of the Austin metro? The full data is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-austin-msa-severe-rent-burden-place-mkt How can we build resilience in communities that aren’t traditionally seen as 'affordable'? Renters Over the 50% Rent Threshold, top 9 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Steiner Ranch — 44.5% #2 Lakeway — 31.9% #3 Wells Branch — 22.8% #4 Lockhart — 18.1% #5 Hornsby Bend — 17.2% #6 Bee Cave — 14.1% #7 Manor — 11.8% #8 Lago Vista — 4.4% #9 Shady Hollow — 0.0% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Aleksandr Zykov from Russia (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69647853; Slide 2: Aleksandr Zykov from Russia (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69647777; Slide 3: Slamforeman (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=143606798; Slide 4: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79388020 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-austin-msa-severe-rent-burden-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