Best In 55+ Real Estate™

🏆 #1 of 254 Texas counties, #1 of 50 high-65+ counties — ALEX Intelligence 2026. Hood County leads Texas in average household size among 55+ counties — not because of economic pressure, but because of intentional design. A household size of 2.5 reflects a quiet revolution: retirees choosing to live with family, not alone. This isn’t about overcrowding — it’s about care, continuity, and community. Homes built with accessibility, single-level layouts, and wellness integration are now the foundation of multi-generational living. Average Household Size in Texas Counties with Highest 65+ Share (254 counties with ≥20,000 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Hood County <- this market #2 Burnet County #3 Wood County #4 Lavaca County #5 Gillespie County #6 Fayette County #7 Bandera County #8 Kerr County #9 Llano County #10 Aransas County Average Household Size in Texas Counties with Highest 65+ Share (50 counties with highest (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Hood County <- this market #2 Burnet County #3 Wood County #4 Lavaca County #5 Gillespie County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-07-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-household-size-county-tx-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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