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Nacogdoches, Texas
Originally the Gateway Between the U.S. and the Texas Frontier, Historic Nacogdoches Boasts a University, the State's Largest Azalea Garden and Nearby Lake Recreation
Originally the gateway between the U.S. and the Texas frontier, Nacogdoches is in leafy East Texas and is the home of Stephen F. Austin State University (12,000 students). It is the oldest town in Texas, dating from 1779, and has had nine different country flags fly over it at one time or another.
With its country ambiance and unhurried pace, Nacogdoches still feels like "Old Texas." The downtown has wide streets lined with historic, two and three story red and blond brick buildings. The university grounds include a planetarium, the Mast Arboretum, the Stone Fort Museum, and the Cole Arts Center, which has two galleries and sponsors opera, theater, and music events. Nacogdoches has restored its railroad depot and nurtures its heritage. The Durst-Taylor Historic House, the Sterne-Hoya Museum, and Millard's Crossing are evidence of this commitment. Local festivals include a bluegrass reunion, the county rodeo, and a downtown arts walk. The city is also home to Texas' largest azalea garden, which consists of 25 miles of azalea trails through beautifully manicured residential districts.
Residents enjoy 16 city parks, tennis courts and walking paths. Lake Nacogdoches is 10 miles to the west and is perfect for fishing, boating, and water skiing. Sam Rayburn Lake and Lake Naconiche are also nearby. Neighborhoods are generally well kept. Ranch ramblers are prevelant.
Population: 33,000 (city proper)
Age 45 or Better: 26%
Cost of Living: 25% below national average
Median Home Price: $280,000
Climate: Summer temperatures are in the 80s and 90s, and winter temperatures are in the 30s, 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives 45 inches of rain per year.
At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients? Yes
At Least One Hospital Accredited by Joint Commission? Yes
Public Transit: Yes
Crime Rate: Meets the national average
Public Library: Yes
Political Leanings: Conservative
College Educated: 28%
Is Texas Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement? Yes
Cons: The poverty rate is above the national average. Much of this, but not all, is attributed to the large student population.
Notes: Nacogdoches has maintained its population during the last decade. The University does not have a huge reputation as a party school, but areas around campus are still lively on weekends. Home prices have increased 4% since last year.
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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