🚚 E-Commerce Growth Fuels Last-Mile Warehouse Demand in Houston 📊

📦 Last-Mile Warehousing in Greater Houston: Why Investors Are All In 🚀

August 30, 2025•2 min read

📦 Last-Mile Warehousing in Greater Houston: Why Investors Are All In 🚀

🚚 E-Commerce Growth Fuels Last-Mile Warehouse Demand in Houston 📊

📦 Last-Mile Warehousing Demand in Greater Houston

The rise of e-commerce has transformed how goods move through supply chains—and Greater Houston has quickly become one of the hottest last-mile warehousing hubs in the U.S. As consumer expectations for same-day delivery rise, companies are scrambling for well-located facilities that shorten delivery times and improve logistics efficiency.

Why Houston Is a Last-Mile Powerhouse

1. Strategic Location – Houston sits at the intersection of major highways (I-10, I-45, and I-69) with direct access to the Port of Houston, rail, and two major airports. This connectivity makes it an ideal distribution hub for Texas and the broader Gulf Coast.

2. Population Growth – With over 7 million residents and continued expansion in suburbs like Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands, demand for quick delivery has skyrocketed.

3. E-Commerce Expansion – Retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have expanded their Houston logistics footprint to meet consumer demand.

CRE Opportunities for Investors

· Small-Bay Industrial: Spaces under 50,000 sq. ft. are in high demand for regional distributors and local businesses.

· Last-Mile Conversion Projects: Older retail centers and outdated warehouses are being redeveloped into fulfillment and distribution hubs.

· High-Value Locations: Properties near Beltway 8, the Energy Corridor, and key suburban growth areas are commanding premium rents.

Market Outlook

· Rising Rents – Industrial rents in Houston have climbed over 11% year-over-year, with last-mile properties seeing the steepest increases.

· Low Vacancy – Vacancy rates for small industrial spaces are tightening, especially in West Houston, pushing investors to act quickly.

· Institutional Attention – Large investors and REITs are targeting the sector, creating competitive bidding environments.

Key Takeaway for CRE Investors & Business Owners

The demand for last-mile warehousing in Greater Houston is only expected to accelerate. Investors who secure well-located assets now will benefit from strong rent growth, low vacancy, and long-term appreciation. For business owners, securing space near your customer base is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

I am a Houston commercial broker, with residential experience, as well as a lending background. I have been in the real estate industry for 14 years and counting, and I have worked in many roles within the industry and each has given me a unique perspective of the industry as a whole. My dedication to clients is rooted in this industry knowledge, but also includes my desire to go the extra mile in networking to source off market opportunities for my clients. Me and my team at eXp Commercial have a cutting-edge technology package that gets the widest exposure for each transaction. eXp Commercial offers a nationwide network through which we can deliver the best exposure and professional advice to achieve our clients’ goals while also minimizing their risk. Clients appreciate my methodical method of discovery in our initial consultation. Through which we can get to know each other and their specific’s business’s needs and objectives on a granular level. Our processes help navigate each transaction and its potential pitfalls through to a successful outcome for our clients. It is my stated goal to provide our clients with extensive market analysis and expertise that fosters innovative solutions and rewarding commercial real estate opportunities.

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