Texas Retirement Communities..

This page shows Texas retirement communities good for retirement but not age-qualified. For those, please see Texas on our page Southwest Retirement Communities

The number of Texas retirement communities should expand in the future as the high population of seniors retires and seniors from other states discover that Texas offers a lower cost of living. Housing prices reportedly did not have as high appreciation rates during the recent housing boom making housing a good value.

Texas offers a good climate for seniors (mild winters), although the summers are long and hot--something to consider. It has no state tax on social security or income. Property tax is higher but there is talk of some governmental changes. (Please verify all information.)

The major cities are Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. Kerrville, Texas is a well-known retirement area in the popular Texas Hill Country area offering bicycling and walking trails, good air and water, activities for seniors and scenic beauty.

Texas wants you to know about their other areas good for retirement, so they have a program called "Go Texan Certified Retirement Communities." Retire in Texas

Many of these communities are in rural areas but have passed strict criteria for senior living to be in the program. I found that they do not have many large active retirement communities in these areas. Smaller areas may be less stressful, however, than cities but make sure they have enough of the amenities you would like to make retirement there enjoyable. However, if you are looking for small towns and low-cost living, Texas is making it easier to find them with this program.

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Current weather in Kerrville

Comanche Trace Kerrville - known as one of the Top 100 golf communities. Some lots are still available with a five-year build time. Comanche Trace

Current weather in Dallas:

The Tribute The Colony, TX - From the $300's - something for every lifestyle. Golf course community near Lake Lewisville not far from Dallas.The Tribute

Ridgecrest McKinney - Large homes from the $230's - Highland Homes. Ridgecrest

Greens of Westridge McKinney - DR Hoton - low maintenance golfcourse

Townhomes at Prestonwood - new Parkwaybuilders.net upscale townhomes near Prestonwood Baptist Church campus Townhomes at Prestonwood

Stonebridge Ranch North Dallas in McKinney - upscale area - countryclub ambience with golf. Aquatic center and miles of hiking and biking trails. Stonebridge Ranch

Villas of Willow Grove McKinney - By Grenadier Homes - North of Craig Ranch - golf courses and hiking trails - smaller square footage, low maintenance and one-level plans. Villas of Willow Grove

The Trails of West Frisco by Ashtonwoodshomes.com vacation resort-large homes with 7 area hospitals. Resort-like community has miles of walking trails, multiple pools, tennis, and close to shopping and restaurants. Trails of West Frisco

Stonebridge Oaks DR Horton - start $290,000 - luxury townhomes, lock and leave lifestyle Dallas-ft worth area maint free desirable area natural setting city center Stonebridge Oaks

Edgemere Upscale in Dallas - Independent living plus lifecare - only Dallas lifecare retirement community Edgemere in Dallas

Current weather in Houston:

The Woodlands North of Houston - Many types of villages in this master planned community--Apartments, assisted living, over 55 and village-styled communities for golf, lake, gated and woodland. The Woodlands

Riverstone-highland Homes Sugarland, Southwest of Houston. Master-planned community with 24 miles of walk trails, lakes, fishing pier. From the $300's Riverstone

Current Weather in Austin:

Avery Ranch 1800 acre master-planned community with 17 acres of hill country with amenities hike and bike trails, pools, tennis, 18-hole golf, and 60-acre lake. 8.5 mile regional trail. Nature is a vital part of community. - Low maintenance villas - one-story plans. Avery Ranch

Please verify all prices and information as they can change.

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For other states having retirement communities with no age restriction

Also see age-restricted Texas communities in Southwest category

Also see assisted living communities for more Texas independent communities