Houston MSA

Houston MSA leads the U.S. in net household migration, gaining 10,585 homes through county-to-county inflows from 2022–23, according to ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of IRS data. This is not just a housing market signal — it’s a demographic and political turning point. As Democrats achieve a historic statewide sweep in Texas, Houston’s growth is being reshaped by both population inflow and civic alignment. The city’s open land, affordability, and energy sector stability are drawing people from higher-cost metros. This data, drawn from the IRS Statistics of Income Migration Data (2022–23), underscores a structural shift in urban migration patterns. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Jim Evans (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=20238769; Slide 2: Jim Evans (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=99505754; Slide 3: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129119586; Slide 4: Jim Evans (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=20434710 Net Migration in Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Los Angeles County, CA — 1,023 #2 Miami-Dade County, FL — 742 #3 Broward County, FL — 466 #4 Orange County, CA — 424 #5 San Diego County, CA — 408 #6 East Baton Rouge Parish, LA — 393 #7 San Bernardino County, CA — 370 #8 Queens County, NY — 355 #9 Cook County, IL — 347 #10 Riverside County, CA — 337 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-05-houston-msa-mig-net-total 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