What Makes College Station Such a Great Retirement Destination

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When you think of College Station, Texas, you probably think of students from Texas A&M. You might think of the friendly, laid back city with its excellent schools and parks as a great place to raise a family. What you might not realize is the appeal of College Station to retirees. In 2013, USA Today ranked College Station as the 4th best “unknown” retirement destination in the United States. The city has much to offer retirees: affordable living, friendly neighbors, great parks, sports. Here are some of the reasons to make College Station your retirement destination.

Recreation and Entertainment

College Station takes great pride in their beautiful parks. Whether you just want to take a stroll, sit on a park bench and enjoy nature, or find a new place to play golf, the city has you covered. But there are plenty of recreation options in College Station that don’t include the parks, like Zumba classes, yoga, and live theatre. You can see Broadway acclaimed shows at the University’s MSC OPAS theatre. There are also local theatre and live music events, including the Brazos Valley Troupe community theatre. But when it comes to entertainment, many come to College Station for the famous Aggieland football. Become a season ticket holder at Aggie Stadium, and you can enjoy all the home games in person yourself.

A Variety of Affordable Neighborhoods

If you like living in the city where all the activity is, you can find a place in College Station. If, on the other hand, you prefer the peace and quiet of the suburbs, there are still a number of neighborhoods in Bryan-College Station to suit you. If you want a spacious yard, you can find that easily in the Brazos Valley area. Wherever you choose to live, cost of living is reasonable and helped by the low tax rate of the area and lack of state income taxes. Whatever your tastes, College Station has a place for you without breaking the bank.

Jobs

Many retirees aren’t quite ready to just quit working altogether. You may want to seek out a part-time job, even in your retirement, and College Station is a great place to do so. The unemployment rate in College Station is just 3.9%, below the national average, and over the next 10 years, job growth is expected to increase by over 40%. Retirees can easily find a part-time job to keep themselves occupied and get to know their new community.

Rest assured that finding a home here won’t be a hassle with the help of a local expert realtor. Your realtor can help you find the perfect house for your retirement in the right community and within reasonable distance of the amenities that interest you. College Station is both an active and laid back city, with a low crime rate, friendly neighbors, and beautiful Texas scenery. Whatever your reason for retiring in College Station, we’re happy you’re here. 

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