Best In 55+ Real Estate™
2026-09-21
🏆 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
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al.
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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
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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



