Best In Texas Real Estate™: San Marcos-New Braunfels

Belterra leads Texas in million-dollar homes — 52.7% of homes valued at $1M or more, according to ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 data analysis. This isn’t just about wealth; it’s about a structural shift in where value is concentrated across the San Marcos-New Braunfels MSA. As Belterra sets a new benchmark, its neighbors like Dripping Springs and Canyon Lake follow in a clear hierarchy. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-16-san-marcos-nb-million-share-place-mkt. What does this mean for the future of affordable housing in the region? How far can this edge expand before infrastructure can’t keep pace? Let’s discuss. Share of Homes Valued $1M or More, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Belterra — 52.7% #2 Dripping Springs — 28.4% #3 Canyon Lake — 18.2% #4 Bulverde — 6.1% #5 Buda — 6.0% #6 Kyle — 0.9% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121472101; Slide 2: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121472107; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=60746524; Slide 4: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121472125 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-16-san-marcos-nb-million-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