Dallas and 4 Other Texas Cities That Retirees Will Flock To Under a Trump Economy
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Get StartedThe upcoming presidency will bring plenty of changes to the economy and it can influence where retirees relocate. Some Texas cities are positioned to benefit from the incoming administration, plus the influx of retirees that may come their way. Dallas is one of the big-name cities set to welcome retirees, but there are a few other places to keep on your radar.
Billy Snelson, chief marketing officer of Move Concierge, knows his way around Texas, as he previously worked as the vice president of marketing at Keller Williams Realty and vice president of brand strategy for NFP, an insurance company.
He grouped the Dallas and Houston Metro areas together when making his recommendation due to their similarities. He also made three additional Texas city recommendations which you’ll hear more about later.
“A big draw for retiring in major Texas cities is the abundant senior living communities that provide on-site healthcare at an affordable price. These are often located near grocery stores and restaurants if driving is a challenge,” he said. With the question of healthcare and inflation at the center of a Trump economy, this makes these metro areas popular among retirees.
“The cost of living in Texas is lower in most states and there is no state income tax. If you own your own home, additional tax benefits usually come with having your own property,” Snelson added. “Furthermore, the major metro areas of Houston and Dallas have plenty of hospitals nearby in cases of emergencies. Dallas has access to many lakes, while Houston is only an hour from the Gulf of Mexico.”
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