Austin MSA

Shady Hollow now has 95.4% of homes valued at $500,000 or more—leading both the Austin MSA and Texas in high-value housing concentration. This isn’t just about price; it’s about spatial stratification. As the city’s share of $500K+ homes exceeds even Steiner Ranch and Bee Cave, it signals a new phase in Austin’s real estate evolution: one where access is no longer a function of income but of location. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-austin-msa-half-million-share-place-mkt. How does this shift impact long-term investment, community integration, and equity in the Austin MSA? Share your take. Share of Homes Valued $500K or More, top 9 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Shady Hollow — 95.4% #2 Steiner Ranch — 91.5% #3 Bee Cave — 89.7% #4 Lakeway — 82.2% #5 Lago Vista — 54.6% #6 Wells Branch — 50.4% #7 Hornsby Bend — 19.4% #8 Manor — 19.1% #9 Lockhart — 11.6% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: ajay_suresh (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=180480267; Slide 2: Slamforeman (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=140249323; Slide 3: En el nido (Nest) (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58617859; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=28973774 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-austin-msa-half-million-share-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