Best In 55+ Real Estate™

Llano County leads Texas in 55+ housing vacancy rate—31.8%, according to ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 analysis of U.S. Census data. This isn’t a sign of distress; it’s a reflection of how retirees are choosing to live: seasonally, flexibly, and with multiple homes. The data, drawn from the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024, shows that second homes and seasonal use inflate vacancy rates in rural, resort-oriented counties. This challenges the assumption that vacancy equals underperformance. Instead, it signals a new model of active-adult living—where retirement homes are not just places to live, but places to return to. The full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-23-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-vacancy-share-county-tx-senior Housing Vacancy Rate, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Llano County — 31.8% #2 Aransas County — 22.0% #3 Fayette County — 21.4% #4 Bandera County — 20.1% #5 Gillespie County — 19.9% #6 Lavaca County — 19.4% #7 Burnet County — 17.9% #8 Wood County — 16.6% #9 Hood County — 12.2% #10 Kerr County — 11.8% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49104082; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49166266; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49165496; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=33064573 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-23-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-vacancy-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