Robert Fiederlein, Vice President of Planning and Infrastructure and in-house real estate expert, curates our quarterly North Houston District’s Commercial Real Estate Market Reports. These reports deliver hyperlocal insights, offering a detailed view of market trends and shifts within the district’s boundaries. For Q2 2025, he looked at growth trends. 

Houston’s Growth Story: Population Up, Jobs Rising

Houston is gaining ground—literally and economically. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the metro area added more than 43,000 residents in 2024, ranking second nationwide behind New York City. With strong job growth keeping pace, experts predict continued strength in the region’s commercial real estate market. Harris County leads the nation in population gains, and employment forecasts for 2025 remain solid. But with much of the growth tied to international migration, future trends may depend on federal policy shifts. Get the full story and see what’s driving Houston’s momentum—and what could impact it next.