Best In 55+ Real Estate™
2026-09-09
🏆 Ranked #1 in Owner-Occupancy Among 55+ Counties — ALEX Intelligence, 2026.
Leelanau County leads the nation with 91.6% owner-occupancy among residents aged 55+, according to the latest ALEX Intelligence data. This isn't just about homeownership—it's a signal of deep community commitment, long-term stability, and enduring investment. What does 91.6% ownership mean for the future of age-restricted communities?
This ranking underscores that the most successful 55+ markets aren't just about location or amenities—they're about residents who plan to stay, build, and contribute for decades.
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-09-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-owner-share-county-us-senior
Top 10 Most Owner-Occupied Counties Among 55+ Residents (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Leelanau County <- this market
#2 Sumter County
#3 Antrim County
#4 Adams County
#5 Cass County
#6 Gladwin County
#7 Bandera County
#8 Manistee County
#9 Cheboygan County
#10 Roscommon County
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al.
Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Broker: Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC · License #565194-BB.
Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov
Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



