Austin MSA

88.4% of all seasonal homes in the Austin MSA are located in just three cities: Lago Vista, Lakeway, and Lockhart. This is not a trend — it’s a structural reality. The concentration reflects a long-term shift in where second homes are valued, driven by access to natural amenities, water, and established infrastructure. For investors, this means opportunity is no longer in new development, but in maximizing value in the few places that already dominate. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey, published November 9, 2026: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-09-austin-msa-concentration-seasonal-homes-place. This is not a ranking — it’s a map of where the market already stands. How does this concentration affect your investment or development strategy? Share of the Market's Seasonal Homes in Its Top Three Cities, top 9 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Lago Vista — 252 #2 Lakeway — 197 #3 Lockhart — 169 #4 Manor — 81 #5 Bee Cave — 0 #6 Hornsby Bend — 0 #7 Shady Hollow — 0 #8 Steiner Ranch — 0 #9 Wells Branch — 0 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57936845; Slide 2: Todd Dwyer (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53134829; Slide 3: Aleksandr Zykov from Russia (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69647770; Slide 4: H. Michael Miley (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79477312 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-09-austin-msa-concentration-seasonal-homes-place 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