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A weekly briefing for investors tracking Texas multifamily. We surface the population trends, employer moves, new development, and policy shifts shaping Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio — so you can see where capital, jobs, and renters are heading before the broader market catches on.

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Week of September 21, 2026
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Population8.95M
Pop. Growth YoY+2.3%
Employer Growth YoY+0.2%

While the region continues to experience robust population growth, the multifamily market is currently navigating a period of supply-demand imbalance characterized by elevated vacancy rates and negative rent growth.

Houston
Population7.9M
Pop. Growth YoY+1.6%
Employer Growth YoY+0.3%

While Houston continues to lead the nation in total population growth, the local labor market is experiencing a period of stabilization with modest year-over-year employment gains.

Austin
Population2.62M
Pop. Growth YoY+2.1%
Employer Growth YoY+3.1%

Austin's multifamily market is currently navigating a period of supply-side pressure, even as the region maintains strong long-term population growth and a diverse economic base.

San Antonio
Population2.8M
Pop. Growth YoY+1.4%
Employer Growth YoY+0.9%

San Antonio continues to demonstrate steady regional expansion, supported by a 0.9% annual increase in nonfarm employment and consistent population growth within the MSA.

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