Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

What does a 4.4% income gap between incoming and outgoing households really mean? It means Dallas-Fort Worth is not just growing—it’s attracting wealth. According to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of IRS migration data, DFW leads Texas and ranks among the top U.S. metros in income inflow superiority. This is not about volume—it’s about quality. The data shows that households moving into DFW earn significantly more than those leaving, signaling a shift from cost-driven migration to wealth-selective relocation. This is a structural advantage: DFW isn’t just keeping people—it’s attracting the most financially resilient. The full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-dfw-msa-mig-agi-gap. Income Gap Between Arriving and Departing Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 San Francisco County, CA — $212,265 #2 Western Connecticut Planning Regi, CT — $197,854 #3 New York County, NY — $195,354 #4 San Mateo County, CA — $184,320 #5 Somerset County, NJ — $170,546 #6 Loudoun County, VA — $168,807 #7 Santa Clara County, CA — $168,576 #8 King County, WA — $168,145 #9 Waukesha County, WI — $159,482 #10 Delaware County, OH — $158,181 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79706084; Slide 2: María Migoni (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54033208; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=92648450; Slide 4: David Wilson (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=183982681 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-dfw-msa-mig-agi-gap 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