Best In 55+ Real Estate™

🏆 Ranked #1 55+ Population in America — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The largest 55+ population in the U.S. is not in a retirement community—it’s in Los Angeles County, with 9,808,667 residents aged 55 and older. This data, drawn directly from the ALEX Intelligence 2026 report, upends the myth that active-adult living is defined by geographic isolation. Instead, it shows that urban density, access to services, and universal design are now the core drivers of 55+ housing demand. As cities like Los Angeles scale their age-restricted offerings, the future of age-restricted communities lies in integration, not retreat. This shift has major implications for developers, operators, and investors focused on longevity, accessibility, and community sustainability. Read the full report here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-dem-population-county-us Top 10 Counties by 55+ Population (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Los Angeles County <- this market #2 Cook County #3 Harris County #4 Maricopa County #5 San Diego County #6 Orange County #7 Miami-Dade County #8 Kings County #9 Dallas County #10 Riverside County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-dem-population-county-us 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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