Texas is America’s second-largest and second-most populated state! So, whether you are looking for a place with affordable housing options, a place with warm weather, or a place with a lot of leisure activities for seniors, Texas has you covered. However, since Lone Star State is so big and since it is full of great places for seniors, how should one decide where to relocate and spend the golden years? Well, first, one should take a look at our suggestions. Namely, we prepared a list of some of the best places in Texas for seniors. So, keep on reading to get inspired.
Granbury
Almost 35% of Granbury’s residents are seniors! So, it just goes without saying that, for the elderly, this is definitely one of the best places in Texas. The reasons for that vary, but let us mention just a couple of them.
Firstly, the elderly have a good life here. The city is full of built-in retirement facilities that help seniors with whatever they might need. Secondly, everything is cheaper in Granbury – rent, bills, taxes, groceries, and entertainment all come at a cheaper price. And, thirdly, this place is full of things to do. For instance, you can spend your days in parks, museums, or recreation centers. And, when your children and grandchildren come to visit, you can all go to Lake Granbury and have a lovely picnic.
Granbury is also a great place to consider if you want to start (or relocate) your business. The taxes are more than favorable here, and finding a spot for your business is going to be a piece of cake.
San Macros
In Southwest, you can’t find a better place to retire than San Macros. This small, charming, and riverfront town is extremely safe, affordable, and amusing. It is especially amusing if you are someone who enjoys going to lectures. Namely, here, if you are over 65, you can attend classes at Texas State University for free! And, yes, you can go to any course and any class you like.
However, according to moving experts from Evolution Moving, the city is slowly, but steadily, becoming more populated. So, their advice is to hurry up your relocation process, if, of course, you want to find your forever home here. They have already moved a lot of seniors there, so, they are speaking from their own experience.
Olmos Park
Without a doubt, one of the best places in Texas for seniors just has to be Olmos Park. Why? Because this small town in Bexar County is the safest – its crime rate is close to 0%. And, not only that – Olmos Park is known for one-story houses with beautiful porches and yards. And, since there are so many elderly living here, there are also many companies that can provide you with in-home care for seniors and that can help you equip that new home of yours with all the senior-friendly features you may need.
Olmos Park is great if you have pets too! Besides the previously mentioned yards, here, you will have access to many green areas. For instance, there are many parks here and a small forest with a river running through it. So, don’t worry about you and your four-legged friend being bored – there is not a chance for that here.
Castle Hills
Castle Hills is a great place to relocate if you are a senior on a budget. The price of homes (mostly houses) is approximately 10% cheaper when compared to all other cities in Texas. So, if you are looking to buy a home that will not break your budget, consider Castle Hills.
However, just like previously mentioned, don’t wait long to buy a home and move in – as this city is becoming more popular, you might not be able to find a home here in the near future. Thus, find a realtor to help you search for your forever home. And, when it comes to moving into that home, you can rely on specialists – professional movers from Castle Hills will be ready to pack and unpack you whenever you decide.
But, let us go back to Castle Hills and why this is one of the best places in Texas for seniors. Besides affordable homes, in Castle Hills, you can also enjoy an urban-suburban kind of lifestyle. The city is small and safe enough to resemble a suburb, but it is full of cafes, restaurants, shops, and recreational centers that it also resembles an urban city.
Livingston
We cannot talk about the best places in Texas for seniors and not mention Livingston. Livingston is Houston’s suburb and it is located in Polk County. And, why are we telling you this? Because we want to emphasize all the nearby places – Lake Livingston, Trinity River, Old Settlers Park, Bushy Creek, etc. In the lakes and rivers, you can fish, sail, swim, etc. And, in the parks, you can have a picnic, go on a hike, or even gather with fellow senior residents and have a nice time together.
Livingston also has some of the top-rated medical facilities. This is a good thing to know if you are a senior who currently needs (or who might need it in the future) some kind of medical help. Moreover, Livingston is also home to many nursing home alternatives. For instance, here, you can find adult foster care, in-home care, assisted living, etc.
As you have seen, there are plenty of the best places in Texas for seniors. We mentioned just a few of them, but, we would be lying if we said that there’s nothing left for seniors. Quite the contrary, if the places mentioned above don’t suit you, check out Hollywood Park, Katy, McAllen, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Woodway, etc. These are all senior-friendly places just waiting for a new resident.
