Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Was Just Named The 10th Best Place In The Country To Retire
By Katie Lawrence|Published March 18, 2020
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Deciding where to settle down in the later stages of life is no easy decision. U.S. News compiled a list of the best places to retire in 2020, and Dallas-Fort Worth scored the #10 spot. Here’s why:
Although the average age of the Dallas-Fort Worth population is about 35, it's still a great place for seniors looking to settle down. In fact, U.S. News rated the metroplex #10 on a list of cities to retire in 2020.
An online survey asked just over 2,500 people aged 45 or older about their retirement preferences, and the answers were used to formulate the list. Housing affordability, happiness, desirability, retiree taxes, the job market, and access to quality health care are among the metrics used.
Within the market, fifteen percent of the DFW population is 60 or older. When you consider over seven million people live in the metroplex, that's actually a significant chunk!
No state income tax in Texas significantly eases the burden of moving to a large city. Retirees still have to think about property taxes, but one less financial obligation makes enjoying this new phase of life much easier.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the top academic hospitals in Texas, and certainly the best in Dallas-Fort Worth. Unparalleled care for a variety of ailments is never far away for seniors living here.
Recreational activities abound in the area, especially at the Fort Worth Stockyards! Watch a cattle drive, visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, take a historic walking tour to see where the Chisholm Trail began, and so much more.
Do you think Dallas-Fort Worth is a good place to retire? Would you consider settling down there? What other cities should be added to the list? Let us know your thoughts.
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