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Best Real Estate Markets in Texas (2026)
Generated from live Alpha Scores · updates automatically
LocalAlpha scores every Texas metro on a 0–100 scale that combines five housing-market forces into a single number. The table below ranks the top 4 by overall Alpha Score, so you can see at a glance where the state's momentum is concentrated — scores here run from 35 to 41. Each market links to its full breakdown.
| # | Market | Alpha Score | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetownmetro | 41 | Balanced |
| 2 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlingtonmetro | 37 | Buyer's |
| 3 | San Antonio-New Braunfelsmetro | 36 | Buyer's |
| 4 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Landmetro | 35 | Buyer's |
Alpha Score blends price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield. Higher = stronger overall conditions.
Key takeaways
- Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown leads Texas with an Alpha Score of 41.
- The ranking covers 4 metros; click any market for its 5-dimension breakdown and trend.
- Scores update as new Redfin, Census, BLS, and FHFA data lands — check back as markets move.
Want the full methodology? See how the Alpha Score is calculated. To explore these markets on the map, head to Explore.
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