Houston MSA

Nassau Bay leads the Houston MSA with 26.4% of homes in 50-unit buildings or larger—a structural shift revealing a new urban model. This is not just a rental trend; it's a redefinition of city identity. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-09-houston-msa-apartment-share-place-mkt This ranking is #1 of 10 Houston MSA cities on ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 Apartment Stock Distribution list, and #1 of 10 Texas cities in the same category. The shift toward high-density housing is not about location—it’s about urban design. How might this model influence future zoning in the MSA? Share of Homes in 50-Unit Buildings or Larger, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Nassau Bay — 26.4% #2 Webster — 22.5% #3 Jersey Village — 16.9% #4 Pasadena — 11.8% #5 Galveston — 11.3% #6 Jacinto City — 11.1% #7 Richmond — 9.9% #8 Lake Jackson — 9.9% #9 Conroe — 8.3% #10 Deer Park — 7.5% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry Syverson (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=130659333; Slide 2: Adavyd (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=26072570; Slide 3: J R Gordon (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=178910925; Slide 4: Kaylin Arrington kaylin (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=62164923 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-09-houston-msa-apartment-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