Austin MSA

Austin MSA leads Texas in narrowing the income gap between incoming and outgoing households — a sign of market maturity. The 11.3% reduction in disparity marks a pivotal shift: high earners are no longer leaving at disproportionate rates, and new arrivals are increasingly matching the economic profile of those who stay. This isn't just about numbers — it's about alignment. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence's proprietary analysis of IRS migration data, published November 12, 2026: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-austin-msa-mig-trend-agi. As the market stabilizes, the real estate engine is shifting from speculative growth to sustainable integration. How does this affect your investment or relocation strategy? Change in the Income Gap Between Arriving and Departing Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 San Francisco County, CA — $492,017 #2 San Mateo County, CA — $475,457 #3 Norfolk County, MA — $379,726 #4 Santa Clara County, CA — $280,891 #5 Marin County, CA — $260,333 #6 Montgomery County, PA — $202,537 #7 King County, WA — $200,003 #8 Suffolk County, NY — $178,398 #9 Nassau County, NY — $171,123 #10 New York County, NY — $169,050 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Slamforeman (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=143606798; Slide 2: En el nido (Nest) (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58511440; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=17636721; Slide 4: plutonature333 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=45374227 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-austin-msa-mig-trend-agi 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