San Antonio, TX 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Overview

San Antonio has the second largest population in both Texas and the southern states. The large city is bursting with culture, and its long history is celebrated with many historical sites still standing.

Climate & Geography

Located in Central Texas, San Antonio experiences less rain and snow than the national average, and has more sunny days per year than average. Although snow is rare, there is sleet and freezing rain on some occasions. 

Winters in San Antonio are short and cool, with high humidity and temperatures, typically from April through October. There is a variation of rainfall throughout the year.

San Antonio has a rolling, hilly terrain with flat, coastal plans to the southeast.

Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment 

San Antonio gives residents a diverse cultural experience with a variety of festivals like the Wine and Food Festival, film screenings, and live performances. Public art is huge in San Antonio with the city’s collection reaching over 600 pieces of integrated murals, mosicas, sculptures, and portable artwork. These pieces can be found all over San Antonio in parks, libraries, community facilities, and along roadways and bridges.

The Alamodome is a 64,000-seat dome-shaped multi-use stadium that houses trade shows, conventions, concerts, and more for residents to enjoy. The Majestic Theatre is San Antonio’s oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. This elegant theatre hosts top entertainers and the San Antonio Symphony. 

One of San Antonios’s most popular attractions is the San Antonio River Walk. The River Walk is a 15-mile long park lined with restaurants, shops, and walkways along the San Antonio River. The River Walk flows through 5 miles of the downtown area. 

For active adults, the San Antonio Cycling Club organizes long-distance cycling events around the city with ranges of difficulty depending on the event.

Cost of Living & Taxes

In Texas, Social Security benefits and all other forms of retirement income are not taxed.  Residents over the age of 65 who meet certain requirements are eligible for the homestead exemption to aid with property taxes. There is an 8.25 percent sales tax in the city. 

San Antonio’s cost of living index is lower than both the state and national average. 

Health Care

The San Antonio metro area ranks in the top 70 communities in Gallup’s Well-Being Index.

Methodist Hospital-San Antonio and Baptist Medical Center are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the San Antonio area. The medical facilities are high performing in a total of 10 procedures and conditions according to U.S. News, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip replacement, and knee replacements.