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Mineral Wells leads Texas in seasonal home ownership with 19.0% of homes held for seasonal use—according to ALEX Intelligence’s new data on Texas micropolitan areas. This reflects a growing trend where rural land is valued not just for utility, but for lifestyle, recreation, and retreat. The data shows that even small towns without major tourism infrastructure are becoming seasonal destinations. What does this mean for land investment across Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, and Colorado? Share your insights. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=59145036; Slide 2: Festino114 (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=2922783; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=59145049; Slide 4: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=59145052 Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Mineral Wells — 19.0% #2 Port Lavaca — 13.7% #3 Zapata — 12.4% #4 Fredericksburg — 11.7% #5 Athens — 11.0% #6 Brownwood — 8.1% #7 Bay City — 7.9% #8 Brenham — 6.2% #9 Rio Grande City-Roma — 5.3% #10 Uvalde — 5.0% Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-31-land-land-seasonal-share-msa-tx-micro 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