The Hyderabad real estate sector has emerged not just as one of the strongest, but also one of the fastest-growing sectors in India and globally. Hyderabad is becoming the top real estate investment destination among the country’s metro cities. The city is witnessing large-scale development and equally high sales of skyscrapers, IT buildings, as well as premium and luxury gated-community villas. In this context, the Greater Hyderabad real estate market is advancing at a pace that even rivals the U.S. real estate market. The recent sale of land at Rs. 177 crore per acre in Raidurgam Knowledge City, Hyderabad IT hub, is a testament to the sheer strength and prominence of the city’s realty sector.
The growth of Hyderabad’s construction sector has been so remarkable that housing prices in the city are now higher than in several U.S. states—a fact that might sound unbelievable, but is literally true. While states like California, Texas, and New Jersey in the U.S. are seeing rapid real estate development, Hyderabad’s property prices surpass theirs in many cases.
For instance, in California a state known for a high standard of living a premium villa costs around $800,000, which is approximately Rs 6.8 crore in Indian currency. In Texas, where a significant Telugu-speaking population resides, a villa costs about $300,000, roughly Rs 2.5 crore. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, purchasing a house would require at least $500,000, which converts to around Rs 4.6 crore. This comparison highlights how Hyderabad’s real estate market has surged, placing it on par with, and sometimes even above, prominent international markets.
In the U.S., home loan interest rates are generally very low. Typically, borrowers pay just 6–7% interest on home loans. With a 20% down payment and a 30-year repayment period, one can purchase a house comfortably.
In contrast, Hyderabad’s real estate market has already reached sky-high levels, especially in the Greater Hyderabad area, where construction has grown at an unprecedented pace. In prime locations like Gachibowli, Kokapet, Tellapur, Nanakramguda, Puppalaguda, Narsingi, and Gandipet, purchasing an apartment in a gated community requires a minimum investment of around Rs 2 crore. High-rise apartment prices in the premium segment range from Rs 5 crore to Rs 15 crore.
For premium gated community villas in Hyderabad, the cost starts at Rs 5 crore and can go up to Rs 25 crore, with some elite villas priced over Rs 30 crore. The recent sale in Raidurgam Knowledge City, where land reached a record Rs 177 crore per acre, has further propelled Hyderabad real estate to an entirely new level.
Overall, there is no doubt that property prices in Hyderabad are now higher than in the U.S. Real estate experts predict that Hyderabad’s real estate market will continue to surge in the coming days. Key infrastructure projects such as the Regional Ring Road, Bharat Fourth City, the second phase of the metro project, the Greenfield highway to Amaravati, and the bullet train are expected to push Hyderabad’s realty values to an even higher range.
At the same time, the city is attracting major national and international companies, creating large-scale employment opportunities, which will further boost the construction sector. Hyderabad offers a range of properties from gated communities, luxury, and premium homes to mid-range housing accessible to the middle class—making it a real estate market suitable for all segments, according to industry experts.