Dallasfort worth : Texas

What DallasFort Worth is like for active adults

The Dallas Fort Worth Metro is well, Texas-sized. There are neighborhoods for every kind of person ranging from old downtown areas to places out in the suburbs. Retirees like it in Dallas for a number of reasons. It's a big city so there is always something to do - there are more restaurants, museums, concerts, plays, and professional sports events than anyone could ever attend.

There is an incredible number of neighborhoods to play and live in. Downtown, Uptown, Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn, West End Historic District, and the Arts District are just a few.

Many of the people who spent their careers in Dallas would like to retire in the area. Folks from smaller towns retire here for for more excitement. Fortunately the builders of active adult and 55+ communities have obliged with many developments to choose from. Real estate prices have been remarkably stable in this Metro - the median selling price in 2009's 2nd quarter was $150,000 - almost unchanged from the year earlier (Source: NAR).

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What is special about this retirement community

Dallas is a real city with plenty to do. It is possible to live a low-key residential life in one of the city's many interesting neighborhoods, or choose a modern 55+ community out of town. Dallas has 38 colleges and universities and many wealthy people who want to keep this a great city.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Dallas has its shortcomings. Violent crime is higher than some (but not all big U.S. cities). It has sprawl and traffic, along with its share of poor neighborhoods.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People from Dallas or small towns in Texas might find moving to the city (or near it) as an attractive option for retirement living.

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Local economy is driven by

Dallas has one of the highest concentrations of Fortunte 500 headquarters of any city in the country. The economy is extremely diverse and robust.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Dallas is in north central Texas on the plains. It is comfortable but cool in winter and quite hot in summer.

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Cultural environment

Dallas Museum of Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Performing Arts Center, Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Dallas Contemporary are just some of the major cultural institutions that the City and its wealthy residents have created and support. The Arts District, the Cedars, and the Bishop Arts District are all busy offering cultural opportunities. Dallas has professional teams for every major sport.

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Medical facilities

Dallas has some of the finest hospitals in the world

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Transportation

As a major city Dallas has every form of transportation, including the colossal Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport. Mass transit includes a large light rail system.

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Valuable Links

Dallas WIkipedia
Visitors Center
Texas retirement guide

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