Houston MSA

🏆 Ranked #1 in Houston MSA for Housing Vacancy Rate — Galveston, TX — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Galveston’s 29.6% vacancy rate isn’t a red flag — it’s a seasonal reality. The U.S. Census Bureau counts second homes and vacation properties as vacant, which inflates rates in resort zones. This data, from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report, shows that high vacancy in Galveston reflects tourism-driven housing patterns, not market failure. The Houston MSA isn’t uniformly soft — it’s structurally diverse. Coastal areas like Galveston, Freeport, and Highland Lakes operate on a seasonal rhythm. This means vacancy is not a proxy for distress. For investors and operators, understanding this distinction is key: a high vacancy rate in a beach county doesn’t mean underperformance — it means timing. Housing Vacancy Rates in Houston MSA Counties (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Galveston <- this market #2 Freeport #3 Highlands #4 Prairie View #5 Clute #6 Liberty #7 Alvin #8 San Leon #9 Sealy #10 Jersey Village Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-28-houston-msa-vacancy-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