Retirement Communities in Texas
Have you thought about one of the retirement communities in Texas as a place to spend your "Golden Years"? Texas has a lot to offer its retirees. From the "Hill Country" which stretches westward between Austin and San Antonio, to the sunny shores of the Gulf Coast from Galveston to Padre Island, Texas appeals to a wide variety of folks.
In most parts of the state the cost of living is well below the national average. You can get twice as much home for the price in Texas as you can in California. The housing market remains stable and houses average around $110 to $134 per square foot.
If you enjoy golf, Texas offers over 800 top notch golf courses throughout the state. In Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth, there are two very special courses called Tour 18 courses. The Tour 18 courses offer a virtual tour of some of the most famous and challenging courses that can be found anywhere in the world.
Dream of living on or near the water? You might be surprised to learn that the Lone Star State has 4,959 square miles of inland water as well as 367 miles of coastline along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
If taxes are a priority in deciding where to retire, Texas is one of the few states that have no personal income tax or retirement income tax. There is also no Inheritance Tax and the Estate Tax is limited and related to federal estate taxes.
These are just a few of the reasons why Texas has now become the #2 state behind Florida as the most popular state to retire according to The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, which is nationally known for tracking retirement migration trends.
Being able to afford a nice home in an active community where you can be close to good medical care, family and cities with superb cultural amenities doesn't have to be a dream anymore. One of the many retirement communities in Texas may be exactly what you have been looking for.
KCoffey is an Inforpreneur and owner of several websites including Ameicas-Best-Places-To-Retire.com and Mamas-Southern-Cooking.com
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