Texas Description/Overview
Texas is quickly emerging as a top destination for retirees. In fact, a recent study conducted by the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement noted that Texas has surpassed California and Arizona to claim the number two retirement destination in the country behind Florida. While there may not be as many 55+ active adult retirement communities in Texas as in other states, there are certainly a lot of draws to the state. As the influx of retirees moving to Texas continues to grow, homebuilders are taking notice and the number of 55+ active adult communities in Texas has steadily grown in recent years.
Retirees are drawn to Texas for the mild climate and wide-open spaces. Real estate prices in Texas are among the lowest in the country. The state has been blessed with an abundance of land and cheap labor. Most large metropolitan areas in Texas enjoy prices that are below the national average and some places in the state are as much as 20 percent below the national average. The reasonable prices and open spaces have attracted many retirees in recent years. In addition, many retirees are drawn to Texas by the fact that there is no state income tax. However, for those attracted to living in a state with no income tax, be aware that the overall tax burden in Texas is one of the highest in the country. In fact, in the 2008 book, America's Best Low-Tax Retirement Towns, five cities in Texas fell into the "Tax Hell" category.
For migrating retirees who want to live in a Texas age-restricted community, the choices are growing. Recently, Del Webb, the nation’s largest builder of 55+ active adult retirement communities has added three new communities in Texas. Plus, Del Webb’s Sun City Texas in Georgetown has been a staple of Texas retirement living for years. Construction of Sun City Texas started in 1995 and continues today. Upon completion, this beautiful 55-plus active adult community north of Austin will be home to over 10,000 residents.
For buyers seeking an active adult community near Dallas and Fort Worth, TX there are several options. Del Webb’s Frisco Lakes in Frisco opened in 2006 and offers world-class 55+ living in an active adult community wrapped around the shores of beautiful Lake Lewisville. Robson Ranch is another active adult community 35 miles northwest of Dallas. When finished Robson Ranch Texas will contain over 7,200 homes. 30 miles northeast of Dallas in Fairview, TX is Heritage Ranch, which is the original 55+ community in the Dallas area. Heritage Ranch is completely sold out of new construction but there is a selection of resale homes available.
For retirees who want to live in a Texas active adult community near Houston there are several options. Del Webb Houston is set to open soon and will bring the acclaimed Del Webb active adult lifestyle to the Houston area. Additionally, other active retirement communities near Houston such as Windsor Hills, Windsor Lakes, Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch and Heritage Towne Lake are perennial favorites among people looking for 55+ communities in Houston, TX.
San Antonio also offers a highly sought after Texas active adult community in a superb location. Del Webb Hill Country Retreat is the only large-scale active adult retirement community in San Antonio. Hill Country Retreat offers a magnificent 28,000 square foot recreation center and low-maintenance ranch homes.
For those seeking a Texas 55+ community, there are many choices. Most of the active adult communities in Texas are stocked with an enviable array of amenities. Almost all of the larger Texas active retirement communities feature a clubhouse, swimming pools, outdoor amenities and hobby studios. For serious golfers seeking an active retirement community in Texas, Sun City Texas, Robson Ranch and Frisco Lakes are great options.
But you don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy Texas retirement communities. The lifestyle in most TX 55-plus communities caters to people from all walks of life. Whether you prefer physical activities such as swimming, aerobics, weight lifting and tennis or more leisure activities such as card clubs, support groups, hobby and craft clubs and other fun events there is something for everyone in one of the many Texas active retirement communities.
Since Texas was labeled the number two retirement destination state in the country, you can be sure that the number of 55+ active adult retirement communities in Texas will continue to grow in the years ahead. If you are looking for the best 55+ active adult communities in Texas try your search in some of these areas:
Austin & Georgetown Area
Dallas & Fort Worth Area
Houston Area
San Antonio Area
