The list of places to retire in Texas
Texas has plenty to offer to those of you who are leaving the working world behind. It all depends on what you are looking for. Is it more of a peaceful retirement, with nature and a lot of quiet, or are you still looking for a more of a busy pace? When presenting you with this list we took more than a few factors into consideration. There are elements such as the retiree tax burden, given that your retirement savings will definitely need protection, as much as possible. Another very important topic to many seniors is the healthcare that the region and/or town provides. Also, staying active should be on everyone's top list, and this is why it made it to ours as well. Last, but not least, a calculation was made to determine the senior citizen population of each of the offered places. If there is a higher grade of senior citizens living there you will have both socialization options as well as another proof that the place is fitting of your needs. Regardless of your choice, know that we can provide support, whether you are moving to Dallas or anywhere else within Texas.Granbury
If you were thinking of moving to Fort Worth, we have the next best thing. How about moving to Granbury for your retirement! Granbury is located just west of Fort Worth, and has made it to the list of top 50 places for retirement in the entire United States! Of all the places to retire in Texas that we are going to suggest, this town has the highest density of retirement communities / 1000 residents. This means that there is an abundance of built communities that will be perfect for your needs. Senior residents make up a total of 30% of the population. Given the numbers, there is very high access to healthcare as well as senior resident activities all year round. The tax burden of Granbury is 15% which means that it is on the lower part of the lists of places where you can retire in Texas. Last but not least, this place is located just 1 hour away from Dallas, meaning that as a fallback to your plans you can always easily retreat to a major city and enjoy all its perks.Fredericksburg is a fan favorite of all places to retire in Texas
If you had your heart set on a larger city and was planning on moving to San Antonio, this town offers the best of both worlds. You will have all the nice benefits of a smaller community, while still being very close to both Austin and San Antonio.
Woodway
Located in Waco suburbs, Woodway simply couldn't avoid our list. Boasting 10 medical institutions per 1000 residents, this place is truly a gem. The tax burden is at 16%, just like Katy. Finally, the city is located 10 minutes away from Waco, a university town, which brings all the bells and whistles of a little unit town nearby!Livingston
Livingston is a Houston suburb. The tax burden is again back at 15%, it boasts 7 medical institutions per 1000 residents, 2 recreation centers per 1000 people, and is an impeccable place to retire in if your prime hobbies involve boating or fishing. The proximity to Trinity River made it possible.Richmond
Yet another Houston suburb, boasting the lowest tax burden of all the towns on the list! The medical institutions are at 7 per 1000 citizens, which is not as great as some other contenders but still good enough. The element where Richmond shines and the reason why it is on our list of places to retire in Texas is the number of recreation centers. A total of 3 recreation centers per 1000 citizens!The winner of our list of places to retire in Texas - Katy
Half an hour drive away from Houston, we have Katy, possibly the best out of all places to retire in Texas. On the scale of the United States, Katy made it into the top 20! If four medical centers per 1000 residents sounded satisfying, wait until you hear what Katy has to offer. A total of 18 medical centers per 1000 residents, amazingly enough. This is the highest number of medical centers of all the towns on our list. Another element that Katy is leading on is the number of recreation centers. An astonishing 4 recreation centers per 1000 residents!
