Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

Hickory Creek leads the Dallas-Fort Worth MSA and Texas in seasonal home ownership with 4.9% of homes held for seasonal use — a new benchmark in suburban demand. This data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, reveals a growing trend toward secondary homes as lifestyle assets, not just vacation spots. As more DFW residents seek balance between urban access and rural retreat, this shift could redefine suburban development, zoning, and infrastructure planning. The full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-20-dfw-msa-seasonal-share-place-mkt Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Hickory Creek — 4.9% #2 Granbury — 1.6% #3 Kaufman — 1.2% #4 Highland Park — 1.1% #5 Argyle — 1.0% #6 Fate — 0.8% #7 Oak Point — 0.7% #8 Ennis — 0.7% #9 Weatherford — 0.6% #10 Hurst — 0.5% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=92648435; Slide 2: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79705883; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49416205; Slide 4: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=50048466 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-20-dfw-msa-seasonal-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