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Grapevine, Texas
A Quaint, Welcoming Town, Grapevine is Adjacent to 8,000-acre Lake Grapevine and is Dotted with Wineries
Grapevine is a quaint, inviting town just outside of Dallas-Fort Worth in north central Texas and gets its name from the wild grapes that once carpeted the land. It dates from the mid-1800s and has landed on "best places to live" lists in recent years.
Grapes and wine are a big part of Grapevine life. Wineries dot the city, and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad offers wine tours and Old-West themed excursions. The historic downtown is home to tasting rooms, shops, eateries and the fun Art Deco-style Palace Arts Center which hosts a wide variety of events, including the Grapevine Opry, the Main Street Fest, the Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail and GrapeFest (the Southwest's largest wine fair). On the north end of town, 8,000-acre Lake Grapevine boasts marinas, boat ramps, and wilderness trails. Waterskiing, wind surfing, and boating are all popular. The city is bike and runner friendly, and its 24 miles of trails link to parks and businesses. The Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park sponsors a fun Butterfly Flutterby.
Neighborhoods have mature landscaping, and most homes, from modest ranch ramblers to custom estates, are made from red brick.
Population: 52,000 (city proper)
Age 45 or Better: 30%
Cost of Living: 19% above the national average
Median Home Price: $525,000
Climate: Summer temperatures in the 90s and occasional low-100s. Winter temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s. On average, the area receives 33 inches of rain and a dusting of snow or ice per year.
At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients? Yes
At Least One Hospital Accredited by Joint Commission? Yes
Public Transit: A rail line to and from Fort Worth is in the works. NETS provides door to door van services for people age 55 or better. There is also a visitors' shuttle that travels between the airport, downtown, restaurants and some hotels.
Crime Rate: Below the national average
Public Library: Yes
Political Leanings: Conservative
College Educated: 45%
Is Texas Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement? Yes
Cons: None
Notes: Grapevine has maintained its population during the last decade, and home prices have increased 6% since a year ago.
Recommended as a Retirement Spot? Yes
Texas:
With a name based on a word used by Caddo Indians meaning "friends," Texas is the second biggest state by population in the country. It is estimated that 70% of residents live within 200 miles of Austin, the capital city.
Houston is the largest city, while Dallas-Fort Worth is the largest metropolitan area. Connecticut and Delaware could fit inside Texas' largest county - Brewster. The state is larger than all of New York, New England and Ohio combined.
In addition to the Caddo, the historical people of Texas include members of the Native American tribes of Apache, Choctaw, Tonkawa and Hasinai.
When Texas became the 28th state of the United States (1845), it adopted the official flag called the Lone Star Flag. Symbols include the Bluebonnet - the state flower.
Almost 10% of Texas is covered by forest. The state has nearly 24,000 farms, 90 mountains a mile or more high and is the nation's leading producer of natural gas, oil, wool, cotton, watermelons and rice. It also has the most airports of any state in the Union and is one of the most business-friendly states. Its culture has a blend of of Southern, Southwestern (Mexican) and Western influences.
Famous natives and residents include Mary Kay Ash, George W. Bush, Tommy Lee Jones and Joan Crawford.
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