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55+ Retirement Communities in Texas
If you are exploring the possibility of calling Texas home in your golden years, the Lone Star State offers many retirement living opportunities. Use our informational resources and database of retirement communities to explore the unique and varied geography of Texas, which offers something for everyone. You can choose from 55+ communities on Texas grassy plains or lake shores, amid piney woods or hill country, in exciting urban areas such as Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth, or in the relaxing environment of the Gulf Coast. Whatever type of retirement lifestyle you are looking for, you will feel right at home in one of the seven geographic regions within Texas' borders.
Texas 55+ living communities provide a wide variety of amenities, social activities and opportunities for your retirement adventures. Residents can enjoy sandy beaches, historic attractions, outdoor exercise, a broad range of arts and cultural activities, over 800 golf courses, and shopping in artisan marketplaces or downtown metropolitan areas. Whether you want to enjoy a retirement full of action and adventure or relaxation and serenity, Texas is sure to have a number of 55+ communities that will meet your needs.
One of the best things about retiring to Texas is the low cost of living in much of the state. Housing prices are relatively low compared to much of the US. The state's tax laws are designed to cater to retirees, earning Texas the ranking of 5th lowest total tax burden of all 50 states. There is no personal income tax, and the state sales tax is only 6.25%, while there are property tax exemptions available for homeowners 65 or older and disabled veterans. Additionally, retirement income is not taxable, and there is no inheritance tax and limited estate tax.
Texas retirement communities offer many desirable options: wide open spaces, warm weather, sophisticated metropolitan living, charming small-town life, and a taste of the Old West are just a few. There are hundreds of active adult communities around the great state of Texas, where retirees can enjoy friendly people with the same interests and abilities, a more relaxed pace of living, and the security and low-stress of well-maintained neighborhoods designed specifically for seniors. Housing options in TX 55+ communities include suburban or rural single family homes for rent or purchase, city apartments or condominiums, manufactured homes, or parklike mobile home sites.
Use our many helpful resources to research all of your Texas retirement community options, and search our database for those most likely to fit your specific budget and lifestyle requirements. To get detailed information about TX 55+ communities that interest you, simply scroll down the page and click on those you like. If you want to search by city, enter the city or region name in the search box at the top of the page.
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