Austin Commercial Real Estate
Texas's Fastest-Growing Major Market
Austin is the fastest-growing major city in the United States, fueled by a technology sector concentration that has made it one of the top-five destinations for corporate relocations and venture capital investment. The Austin metro population has grown over 30% in the past decade — and retail supply has struggled to keep pace with the demand that growth generates.
2.4M+
Metro Population
+30%
Population Growth (10-Year)
$75,000+
Median Household Income
Market Overview
The northern growth corridor — Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, and Round Rock — represents the most active retail development opportunity in the Austin market. Forward Properties actively tracks and sources retail opportunities across the full Austin–Round Rock–Georgetown metro, with particular attention to the supply-constrained suburban markets driving the most retail absorption.
Retail Opportunity
What Makes Austin a Strong Retail Market
- Leander and Georgetown consistently among the fastest-growing US cities
- Tech-sector employment driving high-income consumer spending across the metro
- Significant retail supply gap in rapidly growing northern suburbs
- The Domain and North Austin tech corridor generating strong daytime retail demand
- Restaurant real estate among the most competitive in Texas due to demand
Austin Submarkets
Key Retail Corridors & Submarkets
Leander / Georgetown
Two of the fastest-growing US cities with a significant retail supply gap and strong demographics
Cedar Park / Round Rock
Established suburban retail market north of Austin with active leasing velocity
Pflugerville / Hutto
Northeast Austin growth corridor with emerging retail demand
Buda / Kyle / San Marcos
South Austin I-35 corridor with rapid residential growth and retail opportunity
The Domain / North Lamar
Austin's tech corridor lifestyle retail destination with Class A mixed-use retail
Lakeway / Bee Cave
Affluent western suburbs with premium retail positioning and high household incomes
Active in Austin
Whether you're a tenant searching for space, a landlord looking to lease your property, or a developer seeking commercial land in Travis County, Forward Properties provides expert representation across this market.