Houston MSA
2026-10-11
🏆 #1 in Houston MSA, #1 in Texas — ALEX Intelligence 2026. Harris County leads all Texas counties in construction establishments, with 7,623 active firms in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence’s new data release. This isn’t just about homes — it’s about the infrastructure of economic life. From road upgrades to commercial developments, this volume reflects a city where construction is not a sector, but a system. How does this level of activity translate to long-term value in your portfolio?
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Counties with Most Construction Establishments in Houston MSA (2022) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Harris County, Texas <- this market
#2 Montgomery County, Texas
#3 Fort Bend County, Texas
#4 Brazoria County, Texas
#5 Galveston County, Texas
Counties with Most Construction Establishments in Texas (2022) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Harris County, Texas <- this market
#2 Montgomery County, Texas
#3 Fort Bend County, Texas
#4 Brazoria County, Texas
#5 Galveston County, Texas
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-11-houston-msa-ind-23-county
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 23 (Construction) · ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



