# Downtown, Houston tenant profile

> Downtown's tenant base is anchored by energy majors, banking, law, professional services, government.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Tier: trophy.
- Tenant character: The energy capital's trophy core.
- Average rent: $52/sqft/yr.

## Key facts
- **city**: Houston
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $52/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 26.7%

## FAQ
### What kind of tenants lease in Downtown?
Energy majors, banking, law, professional services, government.

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