Best In Texas Real Estate™: Killeen-Temple-Copperas Cove-Lampasas

Travis County, TX, is the top source of net household inflow into the Killeen-Temple MSA—196 households—according to the latest IRS migration data. For the first time, Austin’s urban exodus is fueling growth in a military-anchored, healthcare-driven market. The data reveals that Killeen-Temple is not just an alternative to Austin—it’s becoming the preferred destination for those seeking affordability, stability, and long-term employment. This shift is not speculative; it’s rooted in real demographic and economic flows. Net Households Gained From a Single County, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Travis County, TX — 196 #2 Williamson County, TX — 193 #3 Los Angeles County, CA — 109 #4 San Diego County, CA — 80 #5 El Paso County, TX — 61 #6 San Bernardino County, CA — 60 #7 Clark County, NV — 54 #8 Riverside County, CA — 52 #9 Burnet County, TX — 46 #10 Montgomery County, TN — 39 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57426510; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=116210794; Slide 3: Summerdeleon (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=62332285; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=28134204 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-15-killeen-temple-mig-net-partner 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