Best In 55+ Real Estate™

Hood County leads Texas in 65+ population — a clear signal for where 55+ real estate is headed. According to ALEX Intelligence’s 2024 data, Hood County is home to 65,894 residents aged 65 and older, the highest in the state among counties with 20,000+ residents. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a market indicator. The concentration of older adults points to a rising demand for accessible, walkable, and socially integrated communities. As more retirees seek places to age in place, the real estate market must respond not with gated exclusivity, but with thoughtful design that supports long-term well-being. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. The full report is available at: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-dem-population-county-tx-senior. What does this mean for your strategy? Are you building for longevity—or just for the next transaction? Population, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Hood County — 65,894 #2 Kerr County — 53,489 #3 Burnet County — 52,652 #4 Wood County — 46,961 #5 Gillespie County — 27,524 #6 Fayette County — 25,042 #7 Aransas County — 24,876 #8 Llano County — 22,424 #9 Bandera County — 22,021 #10 Lavaca County — 20,552 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69677804; Slide 2: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69679895; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69677859; Slide 4: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121588387 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-fifty-five-plus-fifty-five-plus-dem-population-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