Houston industrial market remained healthy at year-end 2025, report says 

HOUSTON – The city’s industrial market remained healthy with increased absorption and historically high rental rates, according to the Partners Real Estate’s fourth quarter 2025 market report.  

Vacancy experienced a slight uptick, and quarterly leasing activity slowed somewhat, but was up annually.  

The construction pipeline expanded both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year. Deliveries decreased slightly over the quarter but were up sharply from a year ago.  

Average asking rental rate increased from the previous quarter and from a year ago, reaching a new record high.  

Houston’s Investment market continues to strengthen, with lower interest rates and declining cap rates