Best In 55+ Real Estate™

Aransas County leads Texas in new 55+ housing stock — with 6.3% of homes built since 2020, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This isn’t just about age demographics; it’s about design intent. The highest share of new construction among 55+ communities in Texas reflects a shift toward proactive aging in place — where accessibility, low maintenance, and single-level living are built-in from day one. As the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies confirms, demand for such communities is rising fast. Yet Aransas County is ahead of the curve, delivering homes that aren’t just for retirees — they’re for lifelong residents. This data comes directly from: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-new-stock-share-county-tx-senior Share of Homes Built Since 2020, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Aransas County — 6.3% #2 Hood County — 4.3% #3 Gillespie County — 4.0% #4 Bandera County — 3.9% #5 Burnet County — 3.9% #6 Fayette County — 3.2% #7 Llano County — 2.5% #8 Lavaca County — 2.4% #9 Kerr County — 2.4% #10 Wood County — 1.9% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=1048657; Slide 2: Casseb (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=50429339; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=148021522; Slide 4: Casseb (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=50429338 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-new-stock-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