Houston MSA
2026-09-21
🏆 Ranked #297 of 359 U.S. metros on five-year home price growth — ALEX Intelligence, 2026.
Houston MSA’s 32.7% five-year price gain may seem underwhelming, but it’s not a sign of weakness—it’s a strategic advantage. While top-tier markets are overheating, Houston remains accessible. This ranking reveals a market where long-term value is still being built, not priced in.
The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis of FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index, 2026 Q2: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-houston-msa-hou-fhfa-hpi-growth-5y-msa
How do you interpret a low appreciation rank in a high-growth economy? Is it a warning—or a window?
Five-Year House Price Growth Ranking (2026 Q2) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#297 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX <- this market
#1 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
#2 Trenton-Princeton, NJ
#3 Syracuse, NY
#4 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
#5 Rockford, IL
#6 Savannah, GA
#7 Knoxville, TN
#8 Johnson City, TN
#9 Fond du Lac, WI
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-houston-msa-hou-fhfa-hpi-growth-5y-msa
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Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



