
The Texas residential construction market remained active and resilient through June 2025, with notable activity concentrated in its four primary metropolitan regions: Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Based on the latest building permit data compiled by HBW, which sources reports directly from local municipalities and county offices, the state recorded thousands of new residential construction permits totaling billions in value. This month’s report offers a breakdown of performance across each metro area, assessing total permits issued, construction values, and the geographic concentration of new activity.
Houston Leads in Volume and Total Construction Value
The Houston metropolitan area once again led the state in new residential construction activity, with 4,016 new permits filed during the month of June. These permits represented a total construction value exceeding $1.18 billion, with an average value of $295,429 per home.
Among the counties, Harris County accounted for the largest share with 1,866 permits, followed by Montgomery County with 1,304 permits, indicating strong ongoing growth in the greater Houston suburban market. The volume and value reflect both high production and a stable appetite for new housing across varied price points.
Dallas Metro Records Highest Average Value Per Home
While Dallas came in second in overall permit volume with 2,499 new permits, it recorded the highest average value per permit at $384,363, translating to a total construction value of over $960.5 million for the month.
The majority of new construction activity was concentrated in Collin County, which reported 973 permits, followed by Tarrant County with 487 permits. The high average value per home suggests a strong market for custom and semi-custom homes, as well as continued expansion into upscale suburban developments.
San Antonio Exhibits Centralized Activity
San Antonio builders filed 864 new residential permits in June, representing a total value of $199.2 million and an average value of $230,606 per permit—among the most affordable in the state this month.
Activity was heavily concentrated in Bexar County, which accounted for 555 permits, followed by Guadalupe County with 227 permits. San Antonio continues to offer affordability and access to land, supporting consistent growth in starter homes and moderate-income housing.
Austin Balances High Value and Moderate Volume
The Austin area issued 717 new residential permits in June, with a total construction value of $243.6 million and an average value of $339,701 per permit.
Permitting activity was primarily focused in Travis County, which issued 359 permits, and Williamson County with 284 permits. While Austin had the lowest volume among the four metro areas, the average value of construction remained among the highest, indicating a strong demand for mid- to high-end homes. The region continues to be shaped by tech-driven migration, regulatory constraints, and premium land values.
Overall, Texas continues to showcase a robust and diversified residential construction landscape. June’s data reflects both high-volume in metros like Houston and Dallas, and high-value concentration in markets such as Dallas and Austin. Suburban counties like Collin, Montgomery, and Williamson are absorbing much of the activity.
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