Austin MSA

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ranks #6 of 24 Texas metros for metropolitan unemployment rate (September 2026), with a rate of 3.7%. This ranking, based on BLS data from the ALEX Intelligence report published today, reflects a labor market that remains tight despite high housing costs. The data shows that Austin's economy continues to absorb new entrants without a spike in joblessness, reinforcing demand for housing and services. For context, the next highest-ranked city in Texas is Lubbock at 3.7%, highlighting how Austin's job market remains among the most stable in the state. This is not just a number—it’s a signal of sustained economic confidence. How is this labor market strength shaping real estate investment and development decisions in Travis and Hays counties? Learn more from the original source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-austin-msa-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa metropolitan unemployment rate (September 2026), top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2026) #1 Midland, TX — 3.2% #2 College Station-Bryan, TX — 3.5% #3 Amarillo, TX — 3.5% #4 Abilene, TX — 3.5% #5 San Angelo, TX — 3.5% #6 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX — 3.7% #7 Lubbock, TX — 3.7% #8 Odessa, TX — 3.7% #9 Wichita Falls, TX — 3.9% #10 Waco, TX — 4.0% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: JAGarcia (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54497913; Slide 2: En el nido (Nest) (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58044910; Slide 3: Slamforeman (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=141144944; Slide 4: Aleksandr Zykov from Russia (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69647777 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-austin-msa-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa 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