DALLAS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIAL MARKET REPORT | Q2 2025
July 8, 2025
DFW Industrial Market Posts Continued Growth in Q2 2025
The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) industrial market continued on a steady upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2025, solidifying its reputation as one of the most resilient logistics and manufacturing hubs in the nation. Backed by consistent leasing activity, strong development pipelines, and continued investor interest, the Dallas Commercial Real Estate market remains a cornerstone of U.S. industrial performance.
Vacancy and Absorption: Market Stability Amid Active Deliveries
Vacancy rates held firm at 9.52%, maintaining equilibrium despite nearly 6.8 million square feet of new supply hitting the market. This represents one of the most active quarters for deliveries since early 2023, underscoring developers’ confidence in DFW’s long-term industrial fundamentals.
Net absorption reached 6.57 million square feet, with notable leasing momentum concentrated in the North Fort Worth/Alliance, South Dallas, and South Fort Worth submarkets. Together, these areas accounted for the majority of quarterly leasing activity, driven by users seeking large-scale distribution and manufacturing facilities with strategic transportation access.
While overall absorption moderated from the previous year’s record pace, tenant demand remained strong across logistics, third-party distribution, and advanced manufacturing sectors. This diversity of occupiers continues to underpin the long-term strength of Dallas Commercial Real Estate, keeping the market balanced even as new product comes online.
Construction and Deliveries: Robust Development Continues
The DFW region remains one of the country’s most active construction markets, with 34.6 million square feet under construction at the end of Q2. Developers continue to focus on modern, high-clear distribution centers capable of meeting the evolving requirements of e-commerce, supply chain, and light manufacturing tenants.
Major projects underway include Hillwood’s Alliance Westport 24, Amazon’s 1.7 million-square-foot Cleburne facility, and Trammell Crow’s Passport Park West 6 near DFW Airport. Each development reflects the continued scale and diversification of industrial investment across the metro.
Despite robust construction, deliveries have aligned well with absorption trends. The 6.8 million square feet completed this quarter helped maintain a healthy balance between supply and demand. As the pipeline continues to move forward, submarkets like North Fort Worth/Alliance and South Dallas are expected to remain at the forefront of new inventory.
Rents and Pricing: Values Hold Firm
The average asking rent rose modestly to $8.78 per square foot NNN, reflecting the stability of pricing across a broad spectrum of product types. Top-performing submarkets such as South Stemmons and Northeast Dallas posted average rates exceeding $10 per square foot, driven by constrained land availability and high occupier demand.
Meanwhile, the average sales price edged slightly lower to $122 per square foot, a marginal decline that reflects short-term recalibration in capital markets rather than weakening fundamentals. Investor appetite remains healthy, particularly for Class A assets offering long-term lease stability and transportation advantages.
Leasing activity totaled 16 million square feet for the quarter. Notable transactions included Owens Corning’s 1 million-square-foot lease in South Dallas, DHL’s 699,000-square-foot lease in North Fort Worth, and Hayes Co.’s 713,000-square-foot lease in East Dallas—each underscoring the market’s continued ability to attract national tenants with large-format space requirements.
Investment Market: Measured Activity, Long-Term Optimism
Investment activity eased slightly this quarter, with $187 million in total sales volume, down from last year’s $222 million. Despite this moderation, institutional and private investors continue to view Dallas Commercial Real Estate as one of the most liquid and scalable industrial markets in the country.
Buyers remain selective, focusing on well-located distribution properties with durable cash flows. Notable Q2 transactions included Majestic Realty’s portfolio acquisition of the Majestic Airport Center DFW Buildings 3 and 5, totaling over 2 million square feet in Northwest Dallas.
The consistency of these trades demonstrates continued long-term confidence, particularly as pricing stabilizes and leasing fundamentals remain strong.
Outlook: Sustainable Growth Through Year-End
As 2025 enters its second half, the DFW industrial market remains on firm footing. With construction activity concentrated in high-demand corridors, steady absorption, and stable rental rates, the market is well-positioned for continued performance through the remainder of the year.
Ongoing infrastructure improvements—including highway expansions and airport-area upgrades—are further enhancing connectivity, supporting both tenant expansion and regional economic growth.
Looking ahead, market participants anticipate a continued period of balanced growth, underpinned by DFW’s strategic location, pro-business environment, and expanding industrial workforce.
In summary, Dallas Commercial Real Estate remains a benchmark of national industrial performance. Strong fundamentals, disciplined development, and enduring investor interest ensure that the DFW market continues to serve as a model of stability and long-term opportunity within the U.S. logistics landscape.