Austin MSA

Austin MSA leads Texas in net household migration, gaining 1,621 households between 2022 and 2023—according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis. This isn't just population growth; it's a structural shift toward denser, more integrated urban living. The data shows that Austin is the top Texas market for migration, outpacing Dallas and Harris County. As the city’s population inflow continues, it's reshaping development patterns—driving vertical construction and redefining affordability through location and access, not just price. This migration momentum is not a temporary trend, but a long-term engine for urban evolution. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-13-austin-msa-mig-net-total Net Migration in Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Harris County, TX — 707 #2 Los Angeles County, CA — 424 #3 Santa Clara County, CA — 301 #4 Dallas County, TX — 288 #5 El Paso County, TX — 235 #6 Orange County, CA — 208 #7 Fort Bend County, TX — 194 #8 Alameda County, CA — 179 #9 Maricopa County, AZ — 178 #10 Cook County, IL — 177 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=118630252; Slide 2: Airainix (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21608734; Slide 3: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79388020; Slide 4: Slamforeman (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=140716547 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-13-austin-msa-mig-net-total 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