Best In Texas Real Estate™: Hill Country

Burnet County leads the Texas Hill Country in residential builders — 74 firms in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This isn’t just about construction volume; it’s a signal of enduring market strength, driven by water access, remote work migration, and long-term demand. Why is Burnet County outpacing even Kendall and Kerr? The answer lies in geography and infrastructure alignment. Read the full report here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-02-hill-country-tx-ind-2361-county. This data comes directly from the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns 2022, filtered by NAICS 2361 and aggregated by ALEX Intelligence. The ranking is based solely on the published list of Hill Country counties, with Burnet County ranked #1 of 9 Texas Hill Country counties. Residential Builders, top 9 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Burnet County, Texas — 74 #2 Kendall County, Texas — 59 #3 Kerr County, Texas — 51 #4 Gillespie County, Texas — 45 #5 Llano County, Texas — 30 #6 Blanco County, Texas — 19 #7 Bandera County, Texas — 12 #8 Kimble County, Texas — 4 #9 Mason County, Texas — 3 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=60641374; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=39637670; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=60641384; Slide 4: Ncfinsh (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=195710675 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-02-hill-country-tx-ind-2361-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