According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, Texas exhibited a month-over-month dip but maintained some momentum in residential construction activity during July 2025. Across the four major metropolitan regions—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—more than 5,350 new residential construction permits were added to the HBW database for the month, with a total construction value in excess of $1.7 billion.

The leaders in volume reflect both national production builders and strong regional players, with D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes continuing to dominate statewide activity.

Houston

Houston remained the most active market statewide, accounting for just over 2,700 new residential permits with a combined construction value of approximately $797 million.

• D.R. Horton led all builders with 473 permits valued at more than $116 million, averaging $246k per unit.
• Lennar Homes followed closely with 439 permits and an aggregate value exceeding $106 million.
• Perry Homes (125 permits; avg. $321k) and David Weekley Homes (103 permits; avg. $306k) also ranked prominently.
• Taylor Morrison rounded out the top five with 81 permits, averaging $281k per home.

Houston’s high activity underscores its role as a significant housing market in the Lone Star State, with notable contributions from both national and regional builders.

Dallas

The Dallas area added 1,575 permits in July, with a total construction value of $596.8 million and an impressive average value of nearly $379k—the highest among major Texas metros.

• D.R. Horton once again held the top spot with 173 permits valued at nearly $56 million.
• Ranked second for the region was listed only as “Permit Office Will Not Provide” with 154 permits.
• Lennar Homes (92 permits; avg. $287k), Meritage Homes (79 permits; avg. $177k), and First Texas Homes (60 permits; avg. $448k—the highest average out of the top five in Dallas for the month) completed the top five list.

Dallas continues to reflect higher per-unit construction values for the most part, consistent with demand for larger square footage and upgraded residential designs.

Austin

In Austin, nearly 80 builders contributed to 588 new permits, representing a total value of approximately $210 million and an average value of $357k.

• KB Homes led with 49 permits, totaling nearly $16.8 million.
• Chesmar Homes (41 permits; avg. $372k) and D.R. Horton (38 permits; avg. $243k) followed closely behind.
• Brookfield Residential Texas Homes stood out with an average value of nearly $398k, the highest among Austin’s top builders for the month, and had 35 new permits on record for the one-month period.
• Pulte Homes ranked fifth with 34 permits, averaging $362k.

The Austin market has demonstrated solid demand for mid- to upper-value homes, with a concentration of permits in the $340k–$400k range.

San Antonio

San Antonio reported more than 490 new residential construction permits in July, totaling approximately $110 million in value.

• Lennar Homes dominated the market with 121 permits, followed by KB Homes with 59 permits.
• Continental Homes of Texas (31 permits), M/I Homes (19 permits), and Perry Homes (18 permits, avg. $346k) rounded out the top five.

While San Antonio reflected the lowest average construction value among the major metros at $224k, the market remains active in entry-level and first-time buyers.

Statewide Perspective

Across all four metropolitan regions combined, the Texas residential construction market in July 2025 recorded:

• 5,356 permits
• $1.7+ billion total value
• ~$320k average value

D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes were clear statewide leaders, maintaining significant presence in every major metro. Regional builders such as Highland Homes, Chesmar Homes, and Perry Homes also demonstrated strong market share, particularly in select markets.

Overall, Houston led in volume, Dallas in average value, Austin in balanced mid-to-upper tier demand, and San Antonio in affordability-driven activity. The statewide data on home builders reflects both national and regional builders strategically positioning themselves to capture demand across diverse product types and price points.

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