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Guide to Best Places to Retire in Texas
Best Places to Live & Retire in Texas
You may not be aware, but Texas is the second most popular retirement destination in the U.S. Why? Because they have everything you could possibly want. There are big cities, small towns, lakes, beaches, warm weather and not the least of all, a great place to make your dollar go further. The Texas economy is one of the strongest in the nation. The cost of living is low and taxes are one of the lowest in the U.S.
Ideal-Living offers a free comprehensive service that begins with helping you find your Ideal Lifestyle. Until you know how you want to live, you can’t know where you want to live. We offer a wide array of tools to help you get answers to the questions that are keeping you from moving to your ideal destination.
Our resources can help you find best retirement communities in Texas in the best retirement locations. We can help you gain all this information as well put you in touch with representatives from the top retirement and resort communities in Texas, this includes communities in Richmond, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and the Dallas metro area.
When it comes to the cost of living in Texas, you can't do much better as a retiree or near retiree. Taxes are low, in fact, there is no state income tax. Which means there is:
- No Tax on Social Security Retirement Benefits
- No Tax on Pension Income
- No Tax on Retirement Account Income
- No Tax on Any sort of Retirement Income
While Texas does have property taxes that are higher than average, the home costs are among the lowest in the nation because of the strong state economy. Even taking into consideration the 8% sales taxes and property taxes, Texas is ranked continually among the top 10 most tax-friendly states for retirees.
There are more reasons to consider Texas as your retirement destination that just taxes. In addition to its natural beauty, great climate and rich history, Texas is in the top 5 states in the U.S when it comes to the number of lakes in the state. Many folks think of Texas as a dry state, but with a coast line on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and more lakes than you can shake a stick at (over 6,000), you will have plenty of opportunities to relax by the water or play in/on the water. Boating is a booming industry within the state and a common recreational activity.
Our free Digital Retirement Guide and Ideal-Living Magazine offer an abundance of information on which states, towns and cities are the best for retirees, vacationers and second-home buyers. You can learn a great deal about the state of Texas as well as compare it to other states in terms of retirement friendliness. Ideal-Living provides you the resources to not only compare Texas against other states, but also compare communities within Texas. All that Texas has to offer is at your fingertips.
Sample Communities to Discover
Ladera – Active Adult Life
Ladera communities are social, active, attractive communities with a wealth of social groups, beautiful homes, and fantastic amenities. We pride ourselves on creating communities where people can develop meaningful new relationships and be involved in social activities.
Ladera residents will have ample choices for the location of their “right-sized” homes. We offer up to nineteen design models beginning from the $400s, each with multiple elevation choices. We take pride in delivering a highly personalized home for every buyer, creating variety throughout the neighborhood.
Enjoy the “lock and leave” benefit of living in a Ladera community. Ladera is a secure, maintained community. Homeowners don’t have to worry about outdoor home care or landscaping. All of that is taken care of by the owners association. Landscape maintenance on every home, including irrigation watering and upkeep, and year-round landscape maintenance of the front yard and courtyard areas. Ladera communities also focus on extensive green space. Rather than creating large backyards that require maintenance and limit the larger public green areas, Ladera maximizes the natural beauty of the land.
Homestead
Homestead is located in the small-town of Schertz, providing the perfect balance of urban convenience and countryside living with new homes near San Antonio. Just 15 minutes from the military bases, Homestead is located between San Antonio and New Braunfels in the town of Schertz, providing a quaint, close-knit community conveniently positioned near large employment hubs.
Homestead offers quick commutes and connections to exceptional shopping, dining and attractions. Residents are also close to New Braunfels, a traditional German community with small shops and boutique restaurants, just a few miles northwest of Homestead.
The Highlands – Encore
David Weekley’s first 55+ active adult community is coming soon to the brand new, master-planned community of The Highlands! Located in Porter, TX, The Highlands is dedicated to everything you know and love about home and nature. The Highlands is a 2,300-acre exploration of natural beauty and will be built to take full advantage of its densely forested, national park-like setting. David Weekley’ section in The Highlands – Encore will feature 45- and 55-foot, single-story homesites along with top-quality construction, open-concept livability and a splendid Montgomery County location near shopping, dining and entertainment. In The Highlands, you’ll soon experience the best in Design, Choice and Service from one of Houston’s top home builders as well as a variety of amenities, including:
• Lifestyle Director to schedule activities
• 55+ clubhouse
• 18-hole golf course and tennis courts
• Hiking, biking and adventure trail system along the San Jacinto River
• Event lawn and pavilion, recreation field and playgrounds
• Acres of parks, greenspaces and onsite lakes for fishing and kayaking
• Waterpark with lazy river
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