October 21, 2024

Source: Costar Group

The Dallas/Fort Worth industrial market is witnessing a continued increase in vacancy rates, with the fourth quarter of 2024 showing a significant rise. In Q4 2023, the vacancy rate stood at 8.2%, while recent reports from Costar indicate it has surged to 9.8% as of October 2024. This upward trend can largely be attributed to the influx of new construction that has outstripped net absorption.

Looking ahead, we expect a downturn in vacancy rates in mid-2025 as elevated interest rates continue to constrain borrowing and potentially limit the volume of new construction entering the market.