Houston MSA
2026-11-08
Manvel leads the Houston MSA in new housing stock — with 24.8% of homes built since 2020, according to the latest ALEX Intelligence report. This isn't just about growth; it's about a shift in where new supply is being delivered. Manvel's lead, both in the Houston metro and across Texas, shows that development success now hinges on local policy, infrastructure, and land readiness — not just location. The data reveals a market where density and planning efficiency are outpacing traditional urban proximity as drivers of new construction.
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Share of Homes Built Since 2020, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024)
#1 Manvel — 24.8%
#2 Fulshear — 19.7%
#3 Iowa Colony — 15.9%
#4 Sienna — 15.0%
#5 Atascocita — 9.7%
#6 Conroe — 9.4%
#7 Willis — 8.8%
#8 Brookshire — 6.6%
#9 Clute — 6.2%
#10 Spring — 5.7%
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-houston-msa-new-stock-share-place-mkt
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



