According to the latest HBW construction data reports, residential construction activity across Texas’ four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—remained strong during the month of August 2025. While each market demonstrated unique trends in both permitting activity and construction values, together the regions accounted for more than 5,750 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database last month, reflecting steady demand and continued market momentum across the state.

Houston

Houston led all Texas metros in August with 2,533 housing starts, representing a total construction value of approximately $759 million. The average value of new construction was $299,635, placing Houston in line with broader regional affordability trends.

• Harris County held the highest volume of activity with 1,180 permits totaling $358.1 million in new construction value.
• Montgomery County followed with 823 permits valued at $217.2 million.

Houston’s balance between high-volume permitting and mid-range average construction values continues to make it one of the most dynamic housing markets in Texas.

Dallas

The Dallas metro area issued 1,938 residential construction permits in August, generating a total construction value of nearly $795 million. The region reported the highest average construction value statewide at $410,025, reflecting both strong demand and higher-cost new home builds in key suburban markets.

• Tarrant County contributed 582 permits valued at approximately $218.5 million.
• Collin County surpassed Tarrant in value, with 646 permits totaling $275.4 million.

The Dallas market continues to demonstrate a strong pull toward higher-value construction, indicative of ongoing migration, premium development, and consumer appetite for larger and/or more amenitized homes.

Austin

The Austin metro issued 822 new residential construction permits in August, amounting to $301.5 million in construction value. The average construction value of $366,771 placed Austin near the top of Texas metros in terms of per-unit valuation.

• Travis County represented the majority of activity, with 486 permits valued at $184.4 million.

Austin’s steady levels of new construction align with its reputation as one of the state’s higher-cost housing markets.

San Antonio

San Antonio recorded 460 new residential permits in August, with a total construction value of $109.9 million and an average value of $238,848, the lowest among the four metro areas reviewed.

• Bexar County accounted for the majority of activity, with 260 permits totaling more than $54.8 million.

While smaller in scale compared to Houston and Dallas, San Antonio’s construction market remains steady, providing a more accessible entry point for both builders and buyers relative to the state’s higher-cost markets.

Statewide Takeaways

• Volume Leader: Houston continues to dominate statewide permitting activity, accounting for 44% of all new permits in Texas’ four major metros last month.
• Value Leader: Dallas led in total construction value ($794.6M) and highest average value ($410K), underscoring its position as Texas’ most value-dense new housing market.
• Affordability Spectrum: San Antonio remains the most cost-accessible market for new home construction, while Austin and Dallas reflect premium valuations.
• Market Dynamics: Strong permitting activity in suburban counties like Montgomery, Collin, and Tarrant highlights the ongoing trend of residential growth beyond urban cores.

With over $1.96 billion in new residential construction value reported across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio in August 2025, Texas remains one of the most active homebuilding markets in the country. Looking ahead, construction professionals may anticipate continued demand fueled by population growth, in-migration, and steady housing demand across all four regions.

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