Dallas-Fort Worth MSA
2026-09-23
🏆 Ranked #1 in In-Migration Growth Among U.S. MSAs — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The Dallas-Fort Worth MSA saw a 23.4% rise in in-migration between 2017-18 and 2022-23, with top sources including Maricopa County, AZ, King County, WA, and Cook County, IL—proving DFW is no longer just a regional magnet, but a national escape valve for high-cost metros. This isn’t just Texas growth—it’s a nationwide shift.
Top In-Migration Source Counties to DFW (2017-18 to 2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Maricopa County, AZ
#2 Travis County, TX
#3 Williamson County, TX
#4 King County, WA
#5 Harris County, TX
#6 Cook County, IL
#7 San Diego County, CA
#8 Clark County, NV
#9 Orange County, CA
#10 Grayson County, TX
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-23-dfw-msa-mig-trend-in-long
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Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



