Best Cities in Texas to Invest in for Multifamily in 2020

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As the U.S. prepares to undertake a new countrywide census, many individuals are wondering what the current population statistics look like from place to place across the country. Whether looking for information on job opportunities or the best place to invest in commercial real estate, taking a deep look into local statistics will help any investor make more logical investment decisions – especially when looking for multifamily real estate options.

An easy way to get a handle on growth is to look at family housing numbers particularly within multifamily housing. Across the country, multi-family permits grew 15.2% m/m in the first month of 2020. The breakdown is as follows:

  • 18.9% in the Midwest
  • 16.7% in the South
  • 31.8% in the Northeast
  • 0.6% In the West

Within that 16.7% of the South, one of the largest factors is the state of Texas. For Texas – one of the largest areas by size and population – the climate, opportunities, and growth potential can be a great attractor to those looking to move to a new location. With its economic opportunities, the state of Texas is also a great opportunity for multifamily housing opportunities.

Texas Population Statistics: A 2020 Snapshot

Everything is bigger in Texas – including rates of growth across multiple spectrums. From job growth to income, Texas has seen a steady rise across the board. Certain cities have seen skyrocketing population growth and median income rates due to economic opportunities and development. Let’s take a look at several key areas of growth in Texas, broken down by various main cities.

Everything is bigger in Texas - including rates of growth across multiple spectrums.

Population Growth

According to statistics from 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau places the Texas population at just under 29 million people (28,995,881). That number is up by nearly 28,701,845 in 2018, and a 15% overall increase from 25 million during the 2010 census. While it may be difficult to grasp those large number as a whole, breaking down specific cities can give a closer look at where progress is being made the quickest:

  • Dallas – 2019: 1,345,047 in 2018 (12.3% growth from 2010)
  • San Antonio – 1,532,233 in 2018 (15.5% growth from 2010)
  • Houston – 2,325,502 in 2018 (11.1% growth from 2010)
  • Austin – 964,254 in 2018 (20.2% growth from 2010)

While still much smaller than the rest of the cities listed, Austin has seen the greatest increase in population growth over the period from 2010 to 2018, and will likely see similar growth when the 2020 census results come in. While Houston remains the largest in population sizeSan Antonio has actually seen a quicker increase than both Dallas and Houston.

Job Growth, Median Income Rate, & Unemployment

Another great indicator of regional progress is job growth in various sectors. While some jobs are dependent on geographical locations, the overall job numbers have always been used to gain insight into both the growth potential of a particular region, as well as economic health.

For Texas as a state, there were 12,976,700 jobs in December 2019 (according to the CES survey of employers.) According to the same survey, Texas added 29,800 jobs in December 2019. These job growth numbers were up by nearly 300,000 jobs (12,644,700) in January of 2019.

The unemployment rate overall in Texas has remained steady at around 3.4% and has seen varying percentages around that average in various cities. Let’s take a look at the four cities listed above at a little closer detail to give us some insight into which city in Texas may be a great choice for a future move:

Austin, Texas

Projected annual job growth: 2.85%

Median household income: $55,216

Unemployment rate: 2.4%

Houston, Texas

Projected annual job growth: 1.21%

Median household income: $63,802

Unemployment rate: 3.4%

Dallas, Texas

Projected annual job growth: 3.4%

Median household income: $52,210

Unemployment rate: 2.9%

San Antonio, Texas

Projected annual job growth: 1.6%

Median household income: $56,774

Unemployment rate: 2.8%

The Best City for Multifamily Real Estate Investments in Texas: San Antonio, Texas

While each of the four cities above rank well in their overall population growth and opportunity indexes, it is important to note that on average, the city of Austin, Texas is enjoying both a steady job growth rate and median income rate while having the lowest unemployment rate across the cities listed. All of these realities combine to offer great reasons to move – but are the right reasons there for considering multifamily real estate opportunities?

There are many factors to take into consideration when it comes to these numbers, and just because job growth statistics look favorable for a particular city, it may not correlate with a great multi-family investment. And it is for this reason, Austin is not #1 on our list, but instead, San Antonio, Texas moves into first place in terms of the best city for multifamily real estate investments in Texas.

San Antonio not only has a job growth rate and median income trending upwards, but it is also located to nearby Austin, Texas and has the benefit of offering more affordable housing for commuters to the Capitol city. Additionally, San Antonio is home to Lackland Airforce Base which employs over 25,000 people and continues to be a steady driver of the local economy.

Texas continues to be a great choice for those looking to invest in multifamily real estate. With ample opportunities for work and play, the many cities in Texas continue to enjoy top-ranked spots on lists of cities that are considered the best to live and invest in.

Interested in passively investing in multifamily assets, Contact MarketSpace Capital to get started – our team of multifamily investment experts are ready to help guide you through this process.

FAQ's

What are the best cities to invest in Texas?

While Texas has many great cities to invest in, the best cities to invest in Texas are Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio.

What factors to look at before investing in Texas cities?

Some important factors to look at before investing in any city are median household income, unemployment rate and projected job growth.

What are the biggest cities in Texas to invest in?

The fastest growing cities in Texas are Houston, Dallas, Austin, Leander, Frisco, New Braunfels, McKinney, Cedar Park, Conroe and Round Rock

 

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