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

Killeen-Temple ranks #21 of 24 Texas metros on 12-month labor force growth, with a -0.7% change—yet this isn't a warning sign. It's a signal of deep stability. The region’s labor force contraction is driven by the enduring strength of Fort Cavazos and the Baylor Scott & White medical corridor, not economic retreat. While other Texas metros chase growth, Killeen-Temple is becoming a refuge for long-term security. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of BLS data, published November 1, 2026. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-01-killeen-temple-lab-bls-labor-force-growth-12m-msa What does labor force decline mean in a market anchored by military and healthcare? It means resilience. Not every city needs to grow to thrive. 12-month growth in the metropolitan labour force (September 2026), top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2026) #1 Midland, TX — 1.4% #2 Sherman-Denison, TX — 0.6% #3 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX — 0.5% #4 San Angelo, TX — 0.4% #5 Tyler, TX — 0.4% #6 Odessa, TX — 0.4% #7 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX — 0.4% #8 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX — 0.3% #9 College Station-Bryan, TX — 0.1% #21 Killeen-Temple, TX — -0.7% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=5946866; Slide 2: Summerdeleon (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=62332285; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57423624; Slide 4: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=79387919 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-01-killeen-temple-lab-bls-labor-force-growth-12m-msa 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