# Houston Class A Office Market

> Houston Class A office rents around $35/sqft/yr, with 26.7% vacancy and 18 months of typical rent-free on a 10-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Energy and energy-transition tenancy still dominate Class A demand.
- Downtown trophy product trades $48-$56/sqft; Energy Corridor sub-$28.
- Concessions are among the richest in the US — 18+ months free on long-term deals.
- Texas Medical Center submarket is structurally tight — life sciences and healthcare driven.

## Key facts
- **city**: Houston
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $35/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **vacancyPct**: 26.7%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 5
- **corporateTaxPct**: 22.5%
- **talentIndex**: 78

## FAQ
### Is the Energy Corridor recoverable?
Recovery requires either a sustained energy-cycle uplift or substantial demand diversification. Current concessions reflect the structural overhang.

### What is the Downtown trophy premium?
Downtown trophy stock (Texas Tower, 609 Main, BG Group Place) trades $20-$30/sqft above the broader CBD average — a function of new construction, ESG performance, and tunnel system access.

### How significant is the Texas Medical Center submarket?
TMC is structurally the tightest Class A submarket in Houston, driven by life sciences, healthcare delivery, and the academic medical complex. Vacancy runs sub-10%.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/houston), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.