San Antonio MSA

Hondo leads the San Antonio MSA with 3.6% of homes held for seasonal use — the highest share in the metro, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis. This data reveals a growing trend: seasonal housing is not just a vacation phenomenon but a strategic real estate play, driving long-term value in semi-rural and accessible communities. The fact that Hondo leads, followed by affluent enclaves like Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills, signals a shift in how residents and investors view land — not just as a place to live, but as a long-term asset. This is not a fringe trend; it’s a structural signal of where capital is flowing. For investors and developers, understanding this pattern is key to anticipating future demand. Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Hondo — 3.6% #2 Alamo Heights — 2.6% #3 Terrell Hills — 2.5% #4 Pleasanton — 1.7% #5 Timberwood Park — 1.0% #6 Seguin — 0.9% #7 Converse — 0.7% #8 Floresville — 0.0% #9 Helotes — 0.0% #10 Kirby — 0.0% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=130786736; Slide 2: gillfoto (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=51778867; Slide 3: Chris M Morris (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=151715132; Slide 4: Tony Kent (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=105359598 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-sa-msa-seasonal-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