Best In Land Real Estate™

🏆 Ranked #1 in U.S. Rural Housing Vacancy Rate — 61.1% in Summit County — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. 61.1% of homes in Summit County are unoccupied—yet this isn’t a sign of decline. It’s a signal of strategic positioning. High vacancy in rural America isn’t distress—it’s a feature. These counties are not failing; they’re preserving value for future development, conservation, and long-term investment. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-land-land-vacancy-share-county-us-rural How do you interpret vacancy in a rural market? Is it a red flag—or a green light? Highest Rural Housing Vacancy Rates by County (U.S. Census ACS 5-Year 2024) (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community S — 2024) #1 Summit County <- this market #2 Dukes County #3 Camden County #4 Vilas County #5 Dare County #6 Roscommon County #7 Cass County #8 Adams County #9 Lincoln County #10 Oneida County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-land-land-vacancy-share-county-us-rural 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