San Antonio MSA

🏆 Ranked #1 in Income Gap Between Arriving and Departing Households — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. San Antonio MSA’s 10.8% income gap between incoming and outgoing households is not a flaw — it’s a signal. This data, drawn from the U.S. IRS Statistics of Income Migration Data, reveals a new economic frontier: San Antonio is becoming a magnet for lower-income households from high-cost regions like Santa Clara County, CA, and Fairfax County, VA. This is not just migration — it’s a reconfiguration of economic power. The city’s affordability, military presence, and lower cost of living are attracting talent who can’t afford to stay in coastal hubs. But with that comes a fiscal challenge: new residents contribute less in taxes than those they replace. The full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-25-sa-msa-mig-agi-gap Income Gap Between Arriving and Departing Households (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 San Antonio MSA <- this market #2 District of Columbia, DC #3 Middlesex County, MA #4 Burnet County, TX #5 Kendall County, TX #6 Midland County, TX #7 Santa Clara County, CA #8 Fairfax County, VA #9 Tulsa County, OK #10 King County, WA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-25-sa-msa-mig-agi-gap 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