Austin, TX vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed September 2026
Austin, TX vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington side by side
| Metric | ● Austin, TX | ● Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 43 | 47 |
| Price Momentum | 1 | 12 |
| Inventory Health | 91band 5 of 5 | 84band 5 of 5 |
| Affordability | 18 | 28 |
| Economic Strength | 65 | 53 |
| Rental Yield | 22 | 47 |
| Median Sale Price (Redfin) | $439K | — |
| Months of Supply (Redfin) | 6 | — |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Austin, TX and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Austin, TX 18/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 28/100.
- Price Momentum: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Austin, TX 1/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 12/100.
- Inventory Health: Austin, TX leads — Austin, TX 91/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 84/100.
- Economic Strength: Austin, TX leads — Austin, TX 65/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 53/100.
- Rental Yield: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Austin, TX 22/100 vs Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Austin, TX or Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington scores higher — 47 vs 43 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Austin, TX or Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington more affordable?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Austin, TX or Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has stronger price momentum — 12/100 vs 1/100.
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, TX market brief and the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington brief.