Best Retirement Towns in Texas

Retirement Living

  Texas is full of great places and great people, from the top of the Texas Panhandle to the southernmost tip, it is a truly great place to live.  Most people spend their entire lives in the Lonestar state.  While others may move to Florida to retire, those in Texas tend to stay in the state.
  Many might think that Austin would take the top spot.  Austin is big and full of hustle and bustle, and unfortunately, most people who are retiring want a quieter life.   Most of the big cities in Texas are always constantly moving, so a big, little city would make for the best retirement.
  Amarillo is a great place to live, but it is especially good for those ready to settle down and live life. According to Retirement Living.

• Nearly 16% of Amarillo’s population is 65 and over.
• The average cost to rent is around $1,000
• The average cost of a house is $232,500
• The poverty rate is 13%

  Amarillo also has many things to do for those who are retired.  We have a great art scene with the Arts in the Sunset and the Amarillo Museum of Art.  On any given weekend in the warmer months, you can find multiple farmers markets to go and shop, or even sell.  For those who want to stay active, Palo Duro Canyon is just down the road and the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center offers many hiking trails.  Plus, Medi Park is the perfect place to take a stroll or throw a line in the water.

  Amarillo has a great senior citizen center where those 65+ can gather and take part in many activities and meals.  Not to mention, Route 66 is right through the city with many places to antique. Oh, and Amarillo has a Buc-ee’s, another perfect place to stroll and grab a brisket sandwich, Beaver Nuggets, and something new for the grandkids.

Top 10 Retirement Towns in Texas:

#1 Amarillo, Texas

15.8% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $232,500

Average rent is $1,002

Poverty rate: 13.3%

#2 Beaumont, Texas

17.6% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $240,400

Average rent is $1,016

Poverty: 20.4%

#3 Wichita Falls, Texas

15.8% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $199,900

Average rent is $977

Poverty: 17.6%

#4 Abilene, Texas

14.9% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $230,500

Average rent is $1,268

Poverty: 14.2%

#5 Corpus Christi, Texas

15.8% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $259,000

Average rent is $1,277

Poverty: 16.9%

#6 El Paso, Texas

15.1% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $254,974

Average rent is $1,122

Poverty: 18%

#7 Mesquite, Texas

13.1% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $290,000

Average rent is $1,487

Poverty: 15.2%

#8 Brownsville, Texas

13.9% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $224,950

Average rent is $897

Poverty: 22.7%

#9 Tyler, Texas

15.1% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $314,950

Average rent is $1,385

Poverty: 12.1%

#10 McAllen, Texas

13.5% of the Population is over 65

The average sale price of a home is $255,000

Average rent is $1,016

Poverty: 20.4%