Best In 55+ Real Estate™

Llano County, Texas, leads all counties in the state with 24.6% of homes held for seasonal use—according to ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive 2026 data. This isn’t just about vacation homes; it’s about a new model of retirement where mobility, flexibility, and lifestyle trump permanence. The highest seasonal share in Texas isn’t in a resort corridor or beach town—it’s in a rural, scenic county where retirees choose access over ownership. What does this mean for the future of 55+ housing? How do we design communities that support seasonal living without sacrificing long-term sustainability? The data is clear: the most desirable retirement places aren’t always the ones you live in year-round. Learn more in the full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-14-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-seasonal-share-county-tx-senior Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Llano County — 24.6% #2 Aransas County — 19.2% #3 Bandera County — 14.4% #4 Burnet County — 12.8% #5 Gillespie County — 11.7% #6 Fayette County — 10.8% #7 Wood County — 8.8% #8 Lavaca County — 7.5% #9 Kerr County — 4.2% #10 Hood County — 3.9% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49165496; Slide 2: QuesterMark from Where the West Begins, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=74212965; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=55545490; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=33064573 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-14-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-seasonal-share-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