Best In 55+ Real Estate™

🏆 Ranked #1 Highest-Rent 55+ County in the U.S. — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Collier County’s $1,862 median gross rent sets a new standard for retirement affordability. This isn’t just about price — it’s about the rent barrier that now defines entry into elite 55+ communities. As retirees downsize, they’re facing a paradox: lower square footage, but higher rent. The data from ALEX Intelligence shows that in top 55+ counties, rent is the new gatekeeper. This ranking, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 5-year estimates, reveals a shift in how we think about affordability in active-adult living. What does this mean for your next move? https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-gross-rent-county-us-senior Top 10 Highest Median Gross Rent Counties Among 55+ Populations (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Collier County <- this market #2 Sarasota County #3 Flagler County #4 Lee County #5 Barnstable County #6 Nevada County #7 Manatee County #8 Island County #9 Beaufort County #10 Calaveras County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-gross-rent-county-us-senior View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. 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 [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902