Retiring in Austin

Texas has no state income tax. Your Social Security, pension, 401(k), and investment income are tax-free at the state level. This alone saves most retirees $5,000-15,000/year compared to California or New York.

Average 300 sunny days per year. Mild winters (avg January high: 62°F). Hot summers, yes, but AC is everywhere. You can be outdoors year-round — hiking, swimming, golfing, kayaking.

Dell Seton Medical Center (Level 1 trauma), St. David's (5 hospitals), Ascension Seton, Baylor Scott & White, VA Outpatient Clinic. UT Dell Medical School. You're covered.

Live Music Capital of the World. 250+ live music venues. Film festivals. Theater. Museums. UT sports. F1 racing. Farmers markets. You will never be bored in Austin.

Lady Bird Lake (10-mile trail), Barton Springs (68°F year-round), 300+ parks, 50+ golf courses, Hill Country wine trails, state parks everywhere. Active living is the Austin default.

Direct flights to 70+ cities. International flights to London, Frankfurt, Cancún, and more. 15 minutes from downtown. Easy to visit grandkids or take trips.

30 min north. Sun City (55+ community, 9,600 homes, 3 golf courses, pools, 100+ clubs). Historic downtown square. Charming. Affordable. The #1 retirement destination in the Austin metro.

Lake Travis. Lake living, golf courses (Flintrock Falls, Lakeway Resort), hill country views. Quieter, upscale. The luxury retirement option.

Hill Country west. Upscale suburban with Hill Country character. Wineries, distilleries, natural beauty. Galleria shopping. Excellent restaurants. Growing fast.

Northwest. The affordable option. Growing rapidly. H-E-B Plus, restaurants, trails. 20 min to downtown. Best value in the metro for retirees on a budget.

30 min southeast. Small-town Texas charm on the Colorado River. Artsy downtown, state park, affordable. The most affordable option with real character.

In the city. Zilker Park, Barton Springs, South Congress culture. Stay in the action. For retirees who want urban energy, not suburban quiet.