Here is how the four largest metros in the Lone Star State stack up, according to housing market research firm Zonda:
| Rank in U.S. | Metro Area | Total Starts in 2021 | Increase from 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | 54,670 | 28% |
| 2 | Houston | 41,729 | 14% |
| 3 | Phoenix | 28,934 | 19% |
| 4 | Atlanta | 27,239 | 10% |
| 5 | Austin | 26,704 | 25% |
| 6 | San Antonio | 21,287 | 29% |
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