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| What Port Isabel is like for active adults |
Port Isabel is a resort town of about 5,300 on a barrier island in extreme southern Texas, almost in Mexico. Corpus Cristi is just to the north. Surrounding towns include South Padre Island, Harlingen, and Laguna Vista. Port Isabel is a beach town and a popular resort, as well as being a retirement destination. FIshing, beach going, and relaxing are popular activities. The area is quiet and the weather is warm in the winter.
Where to Live
There are active adult communities in Port Isabel, or you can live in regular home near the beach.
Real Estate Prices
Median home prices in late 2009 were about $140,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Southern-most place in Texas, right on the beach. It is a great tourist area and has a very warm year round climate for retirees. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Port Isabel has been devastated by hurricanes in the past. Crime is above average. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to be near the beach will like it here. About 3/4 of the population is hispanic and 1/4 white. |
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| Tourism is a big driver of the Port Isabel economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
The average July high temperature is 89 and the average January low is 52. The wettest month is September (6")
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| Cultural environment |
| There are at least 3 museums in Port Isabel including the Lighthouse, Port Isabel Historic Museum, and the Treasures of the Gulf Museum. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The nearest hospitals are in Brownsville, about 19 miles away. |
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Facts about PORT ISABEL
- State: TX
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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