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Retire in Spring, Texas?
Overview: Spring is 20 miles north of sprawling Houston but south of The Woodlands along Interstate 45 in southeastern Texas. It has been a trading post, an agricultural center and a railroad hub. Today it has a low key country/suburban vibe.
The city has a mix of neighborhoods, some with modest brick ranch ramblers and some with beautiful custom brick homes. Most areas are dotted with tall trees. The historic part of Spring, known as Old Town Spring, is a popular place with little shops, galleries and restaurants in restored Victorian buildings. Festivals and events, including the annual SpringFest Wine and Art Festival, the Texas Crawfish Festival and the Longhorn Rod Run, are held here. Locals enjoy numerous parks, greenways and trails.
Population: 60,000 (city proper)
Age 45 or Better: 30%
Cost of Living: 2% below the national average
Median Home Price: $220,000
Climate: Spring has a humid, subtropical climate, with summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Winter temperatures are in the 40s, 50s and 60s. On average, the area receives 50 inches of rain per year.
At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients? No, but six miles south in Houston, the Houston Northwest Medical Center accepts Medicare Patients.
At Least One Hospital Accredited by Joint Commission? No, but six miles south in Houston, the Houston Northwest Medical Center is accredited. It is award-winning for excellence in spine surgery, emergency medicine and more.
Public Transit: Not within town but a bus runs to Houston
Crime Rate: Below the national average
Public Library: Yes
Political Leanings: Very conservative
College Educated: 32%
Is Texas Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement? Mostly yes (property taxes are high)
Cons: The tornado risk is 175% higher than the national average. Hurricanes are a possibility. In fact, Hurricane Harvey in 2017 brought widespread flooding.
Notes: Spring is sometimes called "Northwest Houston" and has grown by 9% during the last decade. People seem to enjoy living here.
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.
Stats:
Population - 27,862,596
Persons 65 years old and over - 12%
High school graduates, persons age 25+ - 82%
Bachelor's degree or higher, age 25+ - 27%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin - 40%
White persons, not Hispanic - 42%
Median household income - $43,470
Median home price - $132,000
Social Security taxed? No
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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