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Living in Texas
Texas is home to more than 90 active adult communities, with homes starting in the low $200Ks and reaching $600K+ in master-planned communities like Sun City Texas in Georgetown and Robson Ranch in Denton. 55places has profiled every community with verified pricing, resident reviews, and local agent connections.
Popular 55+ Communities Across Texas
Texas gives retirees plenty of room to compare, and the communities below are among the most popular starting points across the state's major metros.
Each draws interest for a different reason—the community's size, the nearby metro, or the day-to-day pace—so the right fit depends on the life you picture.
For the largest master-planned settings, Sun City Texas in Georgetown and Robson Ranch in Denton are among the biggest options to weigh, near Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, respectively.
- Frisco Lakes — a resale golf-course community of about 3,000 homes in Frisco, near Dallas-Fort Worth, for buyers who want an established setting.
- Hill Country Retreat — a gated San Antonio community of about 2,090 homes, offering a more contained neighborhood close to a growing metro.
- Kissing Tree — a new-and-resale community of about 3,200 homes in San Marcos, giving shoppers both move-in-ready and newly built choices.
- Del Webb Sweetgrass — homes from the $200Ks in Richmond, near Houston, one of the more accessible price points on this list.
Browsing the full list of Texas communities makes it easier to compare locations, home counts, and price ranges before narrowing the search.
Quick Facts About Retiring in Texas
No, Texas does not tax retirement income. Protected by a clear state constitutional mandate, Texas has no personal state income tax, meaning your Social Security benefits, 401(k) distributions, private pensions, and traditional IRA withdrawals avoid state-level taxation entirely. However, because public infrastructure is funded primarily through localized property assessments, out-of-state buyers should plan for higher-than-average local property tax rates.
The cost of living for retirees in Texas is approximately 8% below the national average, according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Housing prices, utilities, and grocery costs consistently track lower than coastal retirement destinations, making it an affordable option for active adults living on a fixed income or looking to maximize their retirement savings.
The most popular regions for 55+ communities in Texas include the Austin-Round Rock metro (famed for its live music and outdoor recreation), the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (offering world-class healthcare and urban amenities), and the scenic Texas Hill Country, which features beautiful landscapes and a slower pace of life just outside of San Antonio.
Year-round golf, fishing, and outdoor recreation are within easy reach in much of the state.
In Texas, there are 9 large communities with over 1000 homes, 17 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 114 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Texas has 20 homes, the largest has 9900 homes, and the average communities consists of 447 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Texas. The most recent communities started in Texas include Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill, Regency at Sienna, Elate Bent Tree. There are also 88 communities in Texas that offer new construction homes, including Enclave at Hickory Hill, The Highlands - Encore Collection, Toll Brothers at Oakhill Reserve.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Texas. Approximately 57.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Hill Country Retreat is a gated communities with 2090 homes, and Cove of Hickory Creek is another gated communities with 60 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Texas stay on the market for around 170 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $480,444, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Enclave at Hickory Hill average around $1,749,000, while homes in Gatherings at Chambers Creek average around $444,260.
94 communities near Texas
1,072 homes near Texas
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,884 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,890 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,851 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,066 sq ft
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4 beds
|5 baths
|3,405 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,162 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,628 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,628 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,853 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|3,098 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,759 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,410 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,759 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,442 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,568 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|3,785 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,704 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,899 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,872 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,989 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,084 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,813 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,354 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,473 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,745 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,158 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,096 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,012 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,426 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,103 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,747 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,200 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,526 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,488 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,789 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,063 sq ft
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