Texas Residential Construction Report – May 2025

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Residential construction in Texas saw steady activity across its four major metro areas in May, with over 6,900 new residential construction permits on record with HBW for the month. According to the latest figures from HBW’s construction data reports, the Dallas and Houston metro areas led the state in volume and total construction value, while Austin and San Antonio exhibited more moderate activity.

Statewide Overview

  • Total New Residential Permits (4 Metros): 6,908
  • Total Construction Value: $2.36 Billion
  • Average Construction Value (weighted): $341,960

The statewide average value for new residential construction projects in May hovered around $342K, driven up in part by higher-value permitting in the Dallas and Austin regions. The majority of new construction permits were concentrated in the Houston and Dallas metro areas, which together accounted for nearly 80% of all new residential starts for the month.

Houston Area – Leading the State in Volume

  • Total Permits: 3,118
  • Total Construction Value: $923.7 Million
  • Average Value: $296,235
  • Top Counties:

The Houston area remained the top metro in Texas for total permit volume in May, accounting for nearly 45% of all new residential construction activity across the state. Harris County led the region with over 1,500 new permits, followed by Montgomery County. While the average value of construction in Houston was slightly lower than the statewide average, the high volume of projects and broad market activity signal continued demand and developer confidence in the region.

Dallas Area – Leading in Construction Value

  • Total Permits: 2,396
  • Total Construction Value: $1.03 Billion
  • Average Value: $429,452
  • Top Counties:

Dallas stood out in May with the highest total construction value among all metro areas, exceeding $1 billion. The average value per permit was also the highest in the state at over $429K, indicating a stronger presence of luxury or custom residential builds which has been typical for the area. Collin County was the most active within the metro, representing over 40% of the region’s total permits.

Austin Area – Mid-Range Activity with Higher Value Projects

  • Total Permits: 833
  • Total Construction Value: $282.8 Million
  • Average Value: $339,454
  • Top Counties:

Although smaller in total volume, the Austin area maintained a competitive average construction value, suggesting mid-to-high-end residential development. Travis County issued nearly half of the region’s new permits, reinforcing its role as the central hub of development activity in the metro. Williamson County also demonstrated strong performance with over 240 new permits on record for the one-month period.

San Antonio Area – Lower Average Value

  • Total Permits: 561
  • Total Construction Value: $122 Million
  • Average Value: $217,463
  • Top County:

San Antonio experienced the most modest residential construction activity in May. The lower average value—approximately $217K—suggests a focus on entry-level or mid-market housing. Bexar County, which includes the city of San Antonio, accounted for the vast majority of permitting activity.

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