Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ranks #1 of 26 Texas metros on residential builders, with 3,195 active firms in 2022 — the highest in the state. This isn’t just about volume; it’s about systemic capacity. ALEX Intelligence’s latest data reveals that DFW’s construction ecosystem is not just the largest, but the most resilient and forward-looking in Texas. This is the region’s real infrastructure: a dense network of builders, not just of homes, but of opportunity. How does a market with 3,195 builders shape its own future? The answer lies in how supply is no longer just responding to demand — it’s driving it. Residential Builders, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX — 3,195 #2 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX — 2,659 #3 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX — 1,564 #4 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX — 1,021 #5 El Paso, TX — 282 #6 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX — 199 #7 Lubbock, TX — 185 #8 Corpus Christi, TX — 166 #9 Killeen-Temple, TX — 163 #10 College Station-Bryan, TX — 160 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49416179; Slide 2: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=46944077; Slide 3: Ranch9613 (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=196547525; Slide 4: Dsdugan (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=110260515 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-14-dfw-msa-istand-2361-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