Houston MSA

Houston MSA leads Texas in net migration decline, with a year-over-year change of 5,669, according to ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of IRS migration data (published October 16, 2026). This finding contradicts the narrative of steady population growth, revealing a deeper shift: Houston is attracting high-value economic activity while losing households. The data underscores a critical distinction—economic growth and population momentum are no longer aligned. This is not a sign of decline, but of transformation. How are you adapting your strategy to a market where talent is mobile, and long-term residency is less certain? Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Rwminix (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21058360; Slide 2: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129078821; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=118282574; Slide 4: Andy Truong (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57626172 Year-Over-Year Change in Net Migration, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Miami-Dade County, FL — 368 #2 Orange County, FL — 150 #3 Cameron County, TX — 102 #4 Broward County, FL — 101 #5 Polk County, TX — 98 #6 Hidalgo County, TX — 96 #7 Denton County, TX — 82 #8 Kerr County, TX — 81 #9 Mobile County, AL — 80 #10 Lee County, FL — 78 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-16-houston-msa-mig-trend-net 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