85 Communities in Texas
Sun City Texas
Georgetown, TX- Low $200s - Low $1Ms
- 9,900 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Robson Ranch - Texas
Denton, TX- Mid $200s - High $700s
- 7,200 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Kissing Tree
San Marcos, TX- Low $300s - Mid $600s
- 3,200 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Frisco Lakes
Frisco, TX- High $200s - High $800s
- 3,000 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Chambers Creek
Willis, TX- Low $300s - High $1Ms
- 3,000 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Hill Country Retreat
San Antonio, TX- Mid $200s - Mid $500s
- 2,090 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Del Webb Sweetgrass
Richmond, TX- High $100s - Low $500s
- 1,500 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Heritage Ranch
Fairview, TX- Mid $200s - High $600s
- 1,144 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
CountryPlace
Pearland, TX- Low $100s - Low $400s
- 841 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear, TX- Mid $200s - High $600s
- 700 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Bonterra at Woodforest
Montgomery, TX- Mid $200s - High $500s
- 700 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Elements at Viridian
Arlington, TX- Low $300s - Mid $600s
- 700 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Bellavita at Green Tee
Pearland, TX- Mid $200s - Mid $400s
- 675 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch
Katy, TX- Low $200s - High $600s
- 650 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Heritage at Vizcaya
Round Rock, TX- Mid $200s - Low $500s
- 632 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Del Webb at Union Park
Little Elm, TX- Mid $200s - Low $400s
- 600 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Windsor Lakes
The Woodlands, TX- High $100s - High $300s
- 572 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Del Webb - The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX- Low $300s - High $400s
- 550 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Del Webb at Trinity Falls
McKinney, TX- Mid $200s - High $600s
- 537 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Alamo Country Club
Alamo, TX- Below $100k - High $100s
- 526 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Heritage Towne Lake
Cypress, TX- High $200s - Mid $800s
- 440 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Windsor Hills
The Woodlands, TX- Mid $200s - Low $1Ms
- 437 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Heritage Oaks
Georgetown, TX- High $200s - Mid $400s
- 417 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Waterford Point at The Tribute
The Colony, TX- Mid $300s - Mid $600s
- 417 Homes
- New Homes Only
23 Rental Communities in Texas
Overture Mueller
Austin, TX- Prices Starting At $1,595
- 201 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Flower Mound
Flower Mound, TX- Prices Starting At $1,600
- 200 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX- Prices Starting At $1,645
- 200 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Fairview
Fairview, TX- Prices Starting At $1,595
- 195 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Everleigh Lakeline
Austin, TX- Prices Starting At $1,300
- 191 Apartments
- 60+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Everleigh Forestwood
Dallas, TX- Prices Starting At $2,100
- 190 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Domain
Austin, TX- Prices Starting At $1,695
- 189 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Soléa Keller
Fort Worth, TX- Prices Starting At $1,340
- 186 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Arboretum
Austin, TX- Prices Starting At $1,575
- 184 Apartments
- 60+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Soléa Alamo Ranch
San Antonio, TX- Prices Starting At $1,177
- 184 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Soléa Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX- Prices Starting At $1,272
- 184 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Soléa Tavolo Park
Fort Worth, TX- Prices Starting At $1,350
- 184 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Album Keller Ranch
Fort Worth, TX- Prices Starting At $1,400
- 180 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Mera Vintage Park
Houston, TX- Prices Starting At $1,513
- 170 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Plano
Plano, TX- Prices Starting At $1,600
- 169 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Highlands
Arlington, TX- Prices Starting At $1,645
- 167 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Frisco
Frisco, TX- Prices Starting At $1,500
- 162 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Soléa Cinco Ranch
Katy, TX- Prices Starting At $1,156
- 150 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Sage Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX- Prices Starting At $1,365
- 150 Apartments
- 62+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
The Luxe at Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill, TX- Prices Starting At $1,225
- 144 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Overture Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX- Prices Starting At $1,800
- 143 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
Soléa Copperfield
Houston, TX- Prices Starting At $1,181
- 129 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
The Luxe at Rowlett
Rowlett, TX- Prices Starting At $1,226
- 126 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Rental Apartments Only
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.
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
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, NASA and Men s Warehouse.
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, Americas Best Low-Tax Retirement Towns, five cities in Texas fell into the "Tax Hell" category.
Healthcare
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 on cancer deaths.