8 Best Places to Retire in Texas, According to Real Estate Experts

"The state overall has warm weather year-round, making it a haven for snowbirds. Texas also does not have state income tax, meaning retirees' money stretches further here. There are lots of places in Texas that have a lower cost of living than the national average as well, and the state's large size means there's still room for those moving in and looking for a little slice of paradise for life's quieter years."

"The Texas State Aquarium is a surefire win time after time, as the young and young at heart can explore numerous exhibits with jellyfish, sharks, eels, and touch tanks to get up close and personal. The USS Lexington Museum lies within a WWII-era aircraft carrier that sits in the Corpus Christi Bay, offering visitors a Pearl Harbor exhibit, flight simulators, and more, and"

Texas provides warm year-round weather, no state income tax, and many communities with lower-than-average costs of living, allowing retirees to stretch retirement income. The state's large geographic size offers diverse options from beaches to forests and national parks, and abundant outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and beach activities. Eight standout retirement locations combine wide-open spaces, affordability, and access to parks and cultural amenities. Corpus Christi combines coastal living with attractions like the Texas State Aquarium, the USS Lexington Museum, and the South Texas Botanical Gardens, plus a lower cost of living and more than 255 sunny days annually.

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