Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks #2 of 24 Texas metros on median monthly owner cost, at $1,790 — just behind Austin. This reflects a market where demand remains strong despite rising rates, but affordability is under structural strain. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s October 27, 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-27-dfw-msa-standing-owner-cost-msa. What does this mean for your investment or relocation strategy? How can you navigate a market where high activity coexists with deep affordability gaps? Let’s discuss. Median Monthly Owner Cost, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos — $1,980 #2 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington — $1,790 #3 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands — $1,611 #4 Midland — $1,474 #5 San Antonio-New Braunfels — $1,408 #6 Killeen-Temple — $1,270 #7 College Station-Bryan — $1,236 #8 Lubbock — $1,186 #9 Corpus Christi — $1,157 #10 Tyler — $1,157 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49416208; Slide 2: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=44214764; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79705875; Slide 4: María Migoni (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54033212 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-27-dfw-msa-standing-owner-cost-msa 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