Best In 55+ Real Estate™
2026-09-27
🏆 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
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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
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



