Texas 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities
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.
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.
Texas Climate & Geography
Texas is the second largest state in the nation based on both population and area and is often referred to as the Lone Star State." Three of the most populated cities in the United States are in Texas, which include Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Retirees are drawn to Texas for the mild climate and wide-open spaces. Because of the large size of the state the topography varies from mountainous to forested hill country to coastal plains and prairies in the interior. There are many mountains, rivers and lakes found throughout the state of Texas.
Due to the state's location, it has multiple climate zones. Most areas of Texas have consistent high temperatures in the summer months. The Gulf Coast experiences a maritime climate, whereas inland it's more continental, drier in the west, and wetter along the eastern border. Hurricanes and tornadoes are not uncommon in Texas. Spring is typically the best time to visit between February and April when the humidity is low and the days are warm and sunny.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Texas
Most people associate Texas with an image of a cowboy and the motto Everything is bigger in Texas. Texans follow this motto and tend to be larger than life and accepting of everyone making the state a huge melting pot of many cultures and lifestyles.
Texans love their history and take pride in their state. There are many popular attractions in Texas for active adults and retirees including The Alamo, Houston Space Center, State Capitol, Paseo del Rio, Galveston Island, Gruene Hall, Natural Bridge Caverns, Cowboy Stadium, Big Bend National Park and much more. Austin is considered the live music capital of the world.
Texas is best known for petroleum and natural gas, agriculture, steel, banking, insurance and tourism. The state leads the nation in livestock and cotton production. Texas has more farms than any other state as well as the highest acreage. Texas is also home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state including AT&T, Dell, and Men's Warehouse.
Texas Cost of Living & Taxes
Texas is one of the most business-friendly states in the United States with low taxes, low cost of housing and high quality of education. Active adults appreciate that real estate prices are among the lowest in the country. 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, 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.
Healthcare in Texas
Active adults and retirees are fortunate that Texas is home to 583 hospitals and has some of the best medical centers in the country. The state is one of the largest faith-based nonprofit health systems in the US. The citizens of Texas take fewer mental health days per month than average and the state has a low rate of cancer deaths.
Communities Near Texas
- Texas (121)
Siesta Retirement Village
- Below $100k - Below $100k
- 402 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1977 - 2013
- No Reviews
Veramendi
- High $300ks - Mid $800ks
- 400 Homes (46 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- No Reviews
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- Mid $300ks - High $400ks
- 358 Homes (6 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2007 - 2016
- 3 reviews
Sunshine Country Club Estates
- Below $100k - High $100ks
- 305 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1980 - 2019
- No Reviews
Tuscan Village Horseshoe Bay
- Low $600ks - High $1Ms
- 304 Homes (11 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2017 - Present
- No Reviews
Campanas at Cibolo Canyons
- High $500ks - High $700ks
- 300 Homes (4 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New And Resale Homes
- 2008 - Present
- 1 reviews
The Retreat at Craig Ranch
- High $400ks - Mid $600ks
- 300 Homes
- No Age Restrictions
- Resale Homes Only
- 2011 - 2019
- 1 reviews
Villas at Windsong Ranch
- Mid $400ks - High $500ks
- 300 Homes (12 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New And Resale Homes
- 2018 - Present
- No Reviews
Willis Ranch
- High $500ks - High $600ks
- 284 Homes (5 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- New And Resale Homes
- 2012 - Present
- No Reviews
Larkspur at Twin Creeks
- 1400s - 2100s
- 241 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2018 - Present
- No Reviews
Cadence Creek at Towne Lake
- 1500s - 3300s
- 237 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- No Reviews
Ladera at Tavolo Park
- High $300ks - Low $600ks
- 228 Homes (2 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2020 - Present
- No Reviews
Villas in the Park
- Low $300ks - Low $500ks
- 227 Homes (2 for sale)
- No Age Restrictions
- Resale Homes Only
- 2007 - 2014
- No Reviews
Mera Craig Ranch
- 1400s - 3500s
- 216 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2023 - 2024
- No Reviews
NorthStar Georgetown
- 210 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- No Reviews
Serenity at Meridiana
- High $300ks - High $400ks
- 204 Homes (7 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2020 - Present
- No Reviews
Avenida Carrollton
- 203 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2023 - Present
- No Reviews
Overture Mueller
- 201 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Unknown
- 2015 - 2017
- No Reviews
Overture Sugar Land
- 200 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2016 - 2016
- No Reviews
Overture Flower Mound
- 200 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Unknown
- 2016 - 2017
- No Reviews
Sweetwater at Light Farms
- Low $300ks - Low $500ks
- 200 Homes (1 for sale)
- Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2017 - 2021
- No Reviews
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- 198 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2022 - 2022
- No Reviews
Tuscan Village
- High $500ks - Low $800ks
- 196 Homes (6 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2012 - Present
- 1 reviews
Amberlin Pflugerville
- 196 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2021 - Present
- No Reviews
Overture Fairview
- 195 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Unknown
- 2016 - 2017
- 1 reviews
Amberlin at The Station
- 193 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2021 - Present
- No Reviews
Soléa Lewisville
- 192 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2021 - 2023
- No Reviews
Everleigh Lakeline
- $1,300
- 191 Homes
- 60+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2019 - 2019
- No Reviews