Best In 55+ Real Estate™

🏆 Ranked #1 Best 55+ County for New Housing Stock — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Aransas County leads the nation in new home construction within counties with high 55+ populations, with 6.3% of homes built since 2020. This isn’t just about square footage—it’s a signal that the most desirable 55+ markets are actively investing in future-ready, accessible, and sustainable living environments. The full ranking is based on the latest ALEX Intelligence data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-new-stock-share-county-us-senior What does this mean for the future of active-adult housing? Is new construction a proxy for long-term viability, or just a trend? Let’s discuss. Top 10 Counties with Highest Share of Homes Built Since 2020 Among 55+ Populations (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Aransas County <- this market #2 Sumter County #3 Sussex County #4 Brunswick County #5 Flagler County #6 Manatee County #7 Loudon County #8 Greene County #9 Marion County #10 Charlotte County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-new-stock-share-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
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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