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Fort Worth, TX 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Fort Worth
As one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Fort Worth is a prime retirement location. The city offers retirees a great climate, a long list of recreational opportunities,…
As one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Fort Worth is a prime retirement location. The city offers retirees a great climate, a long list of recreational opportunities, and close proximity to Dallas.
Fort Worth Climate & Geography
Fort Worth has a humid subtropical climate. Summers in Fort Worth are hot and very humid while winters are cool with an occasional cold front. Temperatures rarely fall below 25 degrees or above triple digits. There are an average of 225 sunny days in the city each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Fort Worth
With more than 200 parks and public spaces city wide, active adults have a variety of spaces to choose from for fishing, golfing, athletics, and aquatic activities. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge features prairies, forests, and wetlands spanning over 3,600 acres. The park is home to a number of animals and plants, including bison, alligator, prairie dogs, fauna, and local flora. There are 12 trails active adults can explore throughout the park.
Fort Worth has a variety of unique activities that are sure to allow retirees looking for an active lifestyle. At the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, retirees can explore the many gardens, attend events and exhibits, or volunteer to work in the gardens or educate the community on all the garden has to offer. Exhibits include the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in the region, Butterflies in the Garden. Sports lovers can catch a Dallas Cowboys game at the AT&T Stadium. The stadium also hosts a range of concerts, events, and more.
Fort Worth’s downtown area, Sundance Square, is a 35-block shopping and entertainment district comprised of unique boutiques, well-known stores and shops, galleries, restaurants, and performing arts venues like Bass Performance Hall.
For additional recreation and entertainment, Dallas is located just over 30 minutes away, serving as a perfect day trip.
Fort Worth Cost of Living & Taxes
In Texas, Social Security benefits and all other forms of retirement income are not taxed, and a homestead exemption for eligible homeowners 65+ can help alleviate taxes. Though the cost of living in Fort Worth is higher than the state average, the index is below the national index. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference. Grocery, health care, and housing costs are below the national average. There is an 8.25 percent sales tax in Fort Worth.
Healthcare In Fort Worth
UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked No. 1 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 2 in Texas. The medical center is nationally ranked in seven adult specialities, including cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, ear, nose, and throat, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and urology. The medical center is also high performing in five adult specialities and six procedures and conditions.
Baylor University Medical Center is ranked No. 2 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 4 in Texas. The medical center is nationally ranked in gynecology and high performing in three specialities and seven procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Fort Worth, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Fort Worth has 101 homes, the largest has 228 homes, and the average communities consists of 161 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Fort Worth. The most recent communities started in Fort Worth include Ladera at Tavolo Park, Album Keller Ranch, Aviva Fort Worth. There are also 4 communities in Fort Worth that offer new construction homes, including Overture Ridgmar, Ladera at Tavolo Park, Aviva Fort Worth.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Fort Worth. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Ladera at Tavolo Park is a gated communities with 228 homes, and Aviva Fort Worth is another gated communities with 136 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Fort Worth stay on the market for around 203 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $505,389, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Ladera at Tavolo Park average around $505,389.
16 communities near Fort Worth
138 homes near Fort Worth
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3 beds
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|3,236 sq ft
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|1,868 sq ft
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|2,204 sq ft
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|1,864 sq ft
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|1,804 sq ft
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|1,846 sq ft
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|1,804 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,928 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,560 sq ft
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4 beds
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|2,442 sq ft
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|1,572 sq ft
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|3,237 sq ft
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|1,774 sq ft
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|1,884 sq ft
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|1,890 sq ft
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|3 baths
|1,813 sq ft
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3 beds
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|3,158 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,096 sq ft
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|1,426 sq ft
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|1,200 sq ft
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|2 baths
|2,526 sq ft
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3 beds
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|3,220 sq ft
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|1,916 sq ft
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|2,952 sq ft
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|1,760 sq ft
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|2,708 sq ft
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|1,417 sq ft
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|2,250 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Fort Worth, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Fort Worth has 101 homes, the largest has 228 homes, and the average communities consists of 161 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Fort Worth. The most recent communities started in Fort Worth include Ladera at Tavolo Park, Album Keller Ranch, Aviva Fort Worth. There are also 4 communities in Fort Worth that offer new construction homes, including Overture Ridgmar, Ladera at Tavolo Park, Aviva Fort Worth.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Fort Worth. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Ladera at Tavolo Park is a gated communities with 228 homes, and Aviva Fort Worth is another gated communities with 136 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Fort Worth stay on the market for around 203 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $505,389, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Ladera at Tavolo Park average around $505,389.
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