For decades, Texas’ affordable housing has been one of the state’s greatest economic advantages, attracting families and businesses alike. But rising home prices, a growing shortage of housing units and restrictive land-use policies now threaten that advantage.
Our new Texas 2036 Housing Blueprint outlines the policies needed to fix this crisis before it worsens, threatening generations of Texas’ ability to achieve the American Dream.
Top Takeaways
- Home prices are rising fast. Median home prices in Texas have jumped nearly 40% since 2019, outpacing income growth and making homeownership increasingly unattainable.
- A supply problem, not just a demand problem. Texas needs 320,000 additional housing units to meet market demand. But restrictive land-use policies are slowing down construction.
- “Missing middle” housing is missing. Housing types like duplexes, townhomes and small apartment buildings, which provide more affordable options, are often banned or restricted by local regulations.
