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Houston's industrial market remained one of the nation's most dynamic in 3Q25, with steady leasing activity and 10.9 million SF absorbed during the quarter. The metro's inventory now totals roughly 838 million SF across more than 20,000 buildings. However, new supply has consistently outpaced demand over the past three quarters, a trend expected to continue into 2026. This has led to modest upward pressure on vacancy, which currently stands at 7.4%. Even with this gradual softening, Houston's industrial fundamentals remain sound, supported by strong tenant demand and long-term economic growth drivers.

During the 2Q25, Houston's industrial market saw a substantial increase in new supply, with approximately 3.8 million SF of space delivered. This new inventory surpassed the 2.1 million SF of net absorption during the same period, contributing to a slight rise in the overall vacancy rate, which now stands at 7.1%. The development pipeline remains strong, with 19.1 million SF currently under construction, reflecting a 14% growth from the previous quarter. Despite the higher vacancy rate, the market remains resilient, supported by consistent demand across key submarkets and industries.

Houston's industrial market remained resilient in the 1Q25, balancing a continued influx of new construction with sustained demand driven by long-term fundamentals such as port activity, population growth, and supply chain expansion. Leasing activity totaled approximately 6.4 million SF, a slight decline from the year prior, marking a return to more normalized levels following several years of exceptional performance. Leading demand came from logistics providers, e-commerce users, and energy-related firms. Net absorption for the quarter reached 1.3 million SF, indicating a steady but more deliberate pace of occupancy. While the market has cooled from its recent highs, tenant interest remains solid, particularly in well-positioned submarkets.