Best places to retire in Texas

Where health, safety and cost of living line up best for retirees, with shops and clinics close by.

Health counts four times, safety and cost three times, errands twice. Places with 2,500 or more people. Updated 2026-10-04.

Map of the places on this list
Every place on this list, shaded by its overall grade.

The top 50

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake VillageHarris County, 3,721 people100match
  2. 2A+Trophy ClubDenton County, 13,733 people100match
  3. 3A+PanhandleCarson County, 2,505 people100match
  4. 4A+Bunker Hill VillageHarris County, 3,829 people99match
  5. 5A+Flower MoundDenton County, 78,389 people99match
  6. 6ADeCordovaHood County, 3,152 people99match
  7. 7A+Cinco RanchFort Bend County, 18,611 people99match
  8. 8A+Cross MountainBexar County, 3,752 people99match
  9. 9A+Shavano ParkBexar County, 3,670 people99match
  10. 10A+FulshearFort Bend County, 34,868 people99match
  11. 11A+West University PlaceHarris County, 14,982 people98match
  12. 12A+El LagoHarris County, 2,997 people98match
  13. 13A+FriscoCollin County, 219,304 people98match
  14. 14A+CoppellDallas County, 42,154 people98match
  15. 15A-FrionaParmer County, 4,102 people98match
  16. 16A+Highland ParkDallas County, 8,773 people98match
  17. 17A+ColleyvilleTarrant County, 26,012 people97match
  18. 18A+AllenCollin County, 110,265 people97match
  19. 19A-SeymourBaylor County, 2,623 people97match
  20. 20A-LumbertonHardin County, 13,963 people97match
  21. 21AProsperCollin County, 37,869 people96match
  22. 22A-Eagle LakeColorado County, 3,485 people96match
  23. 23A+Alamo HeightsBexar County, 7,492 people96match
  24. 24A+PotosiTaylor County, 4,322 people96match
  25. 25AHeathRockwall County, 10,777 people96match
  26. 26AHideawaySmith County, 3,301 people95match
  27. 27APlanoCollin County, 290,594 people95match
  28. 28A-OvillaEllis County, 4,375 people95match
  29. 29A+SouthlakeTarrant County, 31,137 people95match
  30. 30ACliftonBosque County, 3,503 people95match
  31. 31A+Willow ParkParker County, 5,874 people95match
  32. 32B+SavannahDenton County, 6,469 people95match
  33. 33A+Spring Valley VillageHarris County, 4,290 people95match
  34. 34ASachseDallas County, 30,491 people95match
  35. 35A-Terrell HillsBexar County, 5,070 people95match
  36. 36AOlneyYoung County, 3,015 people94match
  37. 37A+KellerTarrant County, 45,976 people94match
  38. 38ALeague CityGalveston County, 116,215 people94match
  39. 39ABullardSmith County, 4,346 people94match
  40. 40AIowa ParkWichita County, 6,578 people94match
  41. 41AFair Oaks RanchBexar County, 10,728 people94match
  42. 42A+Hollywood ParkBexar County, 3,143 people93match
  43. 43A+BellaireHarris County, 17,206 people93match
  44. 44AMcKinneyCollin County, 210,600 people93match
  45. 45A-Pecan PlantationHood County, 6,452 people93match
  46. 46C+Carrizo SpringsDimmit County, 4,723 people93match
  47. 47A+University ParkDallas County, 25,155 people92match
  48. 48A-AlpineBrewster County, 6,014 people92match
  49. 49A+Hunters Creek VillageHarris County, 4,390 people92match
  50. 50A+Brushy CreekWilliamson County, 19,576 people92match

A closer look at the top three

1. Taylor Lake Village

Taylor Lake Village gets an A+ overall. Its best grades are for jobs and income, education levels and home ownership. Harris County, 3,721 people.

2. Trophy Club

Trophy Club gets an A+ overall. Its best grades are for jobs and income, safety and internet access. Denton County, 13,733 people.

3. Panhandle

Panhandle gets an A+ overall. Its best grades are for safety, errands and things to do and schools. Carson County, 2,505 people.

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Questions about this list

What are the best places to retire in Texas?

On our ranking, the top three are Taylor Lake Village (100 match), Trophy Club (100 match), Panhandle (100 match). Health counts four times, safety and cost three times, errands twice. Places with 2,500 or more people.

How is this list made?

Health counts four times, safety and cost three times, errands twice. Places with 2,500 or more people. Every number comes from public data: the US Census Bureau, the Texas Education Agency, the FBI, the CDC and others. We do not take payment to include or rank any place.