Best In Texas Real Estate™: Hill Country

Kerr County ranks #75 of 123 Texas counties on median monthly owner cost, with a figure of $890—making it the most affordable county in the Texas Hill Country. This isn’t a sign of decline; it’s a strategic advantage in a region where affordability is increasingly scarce. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s October 30, 2026, report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-30-hill-country-tx-standing-owner-cost-county. What does low owner cost mean for long-term value in the Hill Country? Is affordability a sustainable edge—or a hidden constraint? Let’s discuss the trade-offs shaping the future of this region. Median Monthly Owner Cost, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Collin County — $2,298 #2 Denton County — $2,208 #3 Rockwall County — $2,175 #4 Travis County — $2,100 #5 Williamson County — $2,035 #6 Fort Bend County — $2,012 #7 Hays County — $1,841 #8 Kendall County — $1,767 #9 Parker County — $1,730 #75 Kerr County — $890 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=197264505; Slide 2: Victoria S (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=35780628; Slide 3: Victoria S (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=35780631; Slide 4: Victoria Speakmon (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=35825596 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-30-hill-country-tx-standing-owner-cost-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