Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of May 2026
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington side by side
| Metric | ● Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | ● Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 41 | 37 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 3 | 0 |
| Affordability | 16 | 26 |
| Economic Strength | 96 | 60 |
| Rental Yield | 54 | 64 |
| Median Sale Price | — | — |
| Price-to-Income | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Payment-to-Income | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Months of Supply | — | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Overvaluation Index | — | — |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown 16/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 26/100.
- Price Momentum: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington score the same (50/100).
- Inventory Health: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown leads — Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown 3/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 0/100.
- Economic Strength: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown leads — Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown 96/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 60/100.
- Rental Yield: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown 54/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown or Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown scores higher — 41 vs 37 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown or Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington more affordable?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 4.5 in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown and 3.8 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown or Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
Both markets show similar price momentum (about 50/100).
Want to swap in other cities, change the metrics, or chart the trend over time? Customize this comparison → in the interactive Compare tool. Or read the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown market brief and the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington brief.