Best In Texas Real Estate™: Hill Country

Kerr County leads the Texas Hill Country in share aged 65 and over, with 29.1% of residents in that age group—ranking #4 of 123 Texas counties on this measure. This isn’t a demographic outlier; it’s a strategic advantage. The data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 report on senior share by county, reveals a market where stability, community depth, and long-term ownership are not exceptions—they are the foundation. How does a region with such a mature population maintain strong demand? Because retirees aren’t just leaving—they’re investing. They’re restoring land, supporting local businesses, and shaping civic life. This is real estate intelligence: the Hill Country isn’t just a place to retire—it’s a place to belong. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-23-hill-country-tx-standing-senior-share-county Share Aged 65 and Over, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Llano County — 37.0% #2 Gillespie County — 30.2% #3 Bandera County — 29.8% #4 Kerr County — 29.1% #5 Aransas County — 28.4% #6 Wood County — 27.6% #7 Fayette County — 26.9% #8 Hood County — 25.6% #9 Lavaca County — 24.1% #10 Burnet County — 23.6% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=197230948; Slide 2: Annette Teng (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=59520597; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=197225992; Slide 4: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=144924816 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-23-hill-country-tx-standing-senior-share-county 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