Best In 55+ Real Estate™

🏆 #1 in Texas, #1 of 254 Texas counties — ALEX Intelligence 2026 Hood County, Texas, has the lowest median monthly owner cost among Texas counties with a high 65+ population share, at $1,313. This is not a fluke — it’s a market signal. The most affordable 55+ owner costs in Texas are not in a city with a low profile, but in a county where retirees are already concentrated. That’s a powerful indicator of how affordability and demand are now aligned. This data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s new analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-11-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-owner-cost-county-tx-senior What does it mean for future 55+ housing? When affordability and demand converge, it’s not a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of maturity. The next generation of age-restricted communities won’t just be built to look good — they’ll be built to deliver more value per dollar. Texas Counties Ranked by 55+ Owner Cost (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Hood County, Texas <- this market #2 Burnet County, Texas #3 Gillespie County, Texas #4 Llano County, Texas #5 Aransas County, Texas Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69677846; Slide 2: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69679889; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69679899; Slide 4: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69677822 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-11-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-owner-cost-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