Best In 55+ Real Estate™

Llano County, Texas, is the first county in the state where residents aged 55 and over constitute a majority — 52.9% of the population. This milestone, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s latest data, marks a turning point in how we define retirement living. It’s no longer about moving to a new community; it’s about the entire county becoming a retirement hub. What does this mean for housing, healthcare, and infrastructure in rural Texas? The data from https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-02-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-share-county-tx reveals a new demographic reality: aging in place is no longer optional — it’s structural. How will communities adapt when the majority of residents are 55+? Let’s discuss. Share Aged 55 and Over, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Llano County — 52.9% #2 Bandera County — 49.3% #3 Gillespie County — 46.6% #4 Aransas County — 45.0% #5 Wood County — 44.2% #6 Kerr County — 44.1% #7 Hood County — 42.2% #8 Fayette County — 42.2% #9 Burnet County — 39.7% #10 Colorado County — 38.7% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=10684473; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=49165881; Slide 3: gosdin (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=101287740; Slide 4: Quintin Soloviev (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=185570587 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-02-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-share-county-tx 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