The Texas of Tomorrow—What the Next 5, 10, and 20 Years Tell Us About Opportunity
What will Texas look like in five years? How about ten? Twenty?
These aren’t just questions for city planners or politicians—they’re questions every forward-thinking investor should be asking. Because when you’re investing in a market, you're not just investing in what it is—you’re investing in what it’s becoming.
And Texas? It's becoming even more of a powerhouse than it already is.
On this Future Friday, we’re diving into the demographic shifts shaping Texas over the next two decades—and what that means for strategic, long-term investing in commercial real estate.
The Texas Growth Story: A Recap
Texas has been one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S. for more than a decade. With over 30 million residents today, the Lone Star State is projected to grow to 40 million by 2045, according to the Texas Demographic Center.
But it’s not just about more people. It’s about who is coming, where they’re going, and what they need.
5-Year Forecast: The Urban Surge
Between now and 2030, the Texas Triangle—Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin—will continue to dominate the growth narrative.
DFW is projected to add 1.2 million residents in just the next five years.
Houston is seeing major in-migration from California, the Midwest, and overseas—especially in the tech, energy, and medical sectors.
Austin continues to be the poster child of talent migration, with young professionals and entrepreneurs flocking to its “Silicon Hills.”
San Antonio, while often quieter in the headlines, is steadily growing with affordable housing and a strong military presence.
Expect higher demand for housing, services, infrastructure, and, of course, self-storage. These cities aren’t just growing fast—they’re stretching out into suburbs and exurbs where facilities can be acquired at today’s prices and positioned for tomorrow’s returns.
10-Year Outlook: The Suburban & Secondary Market Boom
By 2035, we’ll see even more decentralization from major metros to nearby secondary and tertiary markets.
Think Cleburne (DFW South), New Braunfels (between San Antonio and Austin), Conroe (North Houston), and Georgetown (North Austin).
These cities will see major population spikes—some up to 50% growth over a decade—as affordability, remote work, and quality of life drive decisions.
The under-40 population will dominate, bringing higher consumer spending and greater need for flexible, convenience-driven services like storage and coworking.
This is where savvy investors are positioning now—because in 10 years, these places won’t be “hidden gems” anymore.
20-Year Horizon: The Young, Diverse Texas
Fast-forward to 2045, and Texas will be:
Younger – Median age will stay low compared to other large states due to high birth rates and in-migration.
More Diverse – Hispanic Texans are projected to become the largest ethnic group (if not already), with continued growth in Asian and Black communities as well.
Economically Robust – Texas will likely rival many countries in GDP. A blend of global trade, innovation hubs, strong logistics, and energy resilience will continue to drive its economy.
The need for flexible real estate—storage, multi-use retail, warehousing, logistics facilities, small bay industrial—will surge as Texas becomes even more entrepreneurial and global.
Future-Focused Investors Ask: How Can I Be Ready?
Here’s what the best investors are doing now:
Buying in the path of progress. Submarkets that seem “quiet” today may become tomorrow’s commuter corridors.
Diversifying into physical assets. With economic uncertainty and market volatility, owning real things in real places is a wealth-building move.
Partnering smart. This is the time to align with operators who are boots-on-the-ground and deeply attuned to these shifts.
That’s exactly what we focus on at Boring & Co. We aren’t just investing in properties—we’re investing in people, places, and the future of Texas.
TL;DR: The Texas you know today won’t be the Texas of 2045. It will be bigger, younger, more diverse—and full of opportunity for those willing to think long-term and act intentionally.
The future is unfolding—are you positioned for it?
Let’s build the next decade wisely.
Want to learn more about how we’re investing into the heart of Texas growth with properties like KO Storage in Cleburne (DFW South)?
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