Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Houston?

Most cluster in Galleria / Uptown. Rent runs ~35 USD/sqft ($35 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Houston?

Typically high-end at $155–225/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Houston?

Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.

What is the talent index in Houston?

78/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Consumer goods occupiers in Houston typically cluster in Galleria / Uptown, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($155–225/sqft), and pay around 35 USD/sqft ($35 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Galleria / Uptown.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($155–225/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 35 USD/sqft ($35 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 18 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Houston: 78/100.

Consumer goods office space in Houston

Consumer goods occupiers in Houston typically cluster in Galleria / Uptown, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($155–225/sqft), and pay around 35 USD/sqft ($35 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Galleria / Uptown.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($155–225/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 35 USD/sqft ($35 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 18 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Houston: 78/100.

Where they cluster

Consumer goods occupiers in Houston typically anchor in Galleria / Uptown. Energy services, professional services, healthcare, financial services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Houston runs 35 USD/sqft ($35 USD) on a 10-year lease with 18 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical consumer goods fit-out targets high-end specification at $155–225/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 180 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount consumer office in Houston typically targets 18,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Brand, merchandising, and digital teams gravitate to creative-class submarkets with strong adjacent retail and hospitality. Deepest energy talent pool in the Americas. Strong engineering, healthcare (Texas Medical Center), and aerospace bases. Tech and finance talent depth is limited compared to Dallas / Austin.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 22.5%. Modified-gross structures with operating-expense pass-throughs. 10-15 year terms common for trophy energy tenants. Free rent of 16-24 months and TI of $80-$140/sqft typical. Heavy concession packages.

Key facts

city	Houston
industry	Consumer goods
naics	311, 445, 446
preferredSubmarket	Galleria / Uptown
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$155–225/sqft
sqftPerSeat	180
classARentLocal	35 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$35/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	26.7%
typicalLeaseYears	10
typicalRentFreeMonths	18
talentIndex	78
corporateTaxPct	22.5%

Frequently asked questions

Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Houston?: Most cluster in Galleria / Uptown. Rent runs ~35 USD/sqft ($35 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Houston?: Typically high-end at $155–225/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Houston?: Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.
What is the talent index in Houston?: 78/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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