College Station : Texas

College Station/Bryan is a city of almost 100,000 people in east-central Texas. It is the proud home of Texas A & M University, around which most of the community's culture and activity revolves; the area is fondly referred to as "Aggieland," after A & M's famous sports teams. College Station is ideal particularly for football lovers looking for a classic Texas college town. It's also a good place for baby boomers looking to work in retirement. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia and Aggie0083.

Near the University is the huge Northgate district, which has apartments in this bustling entertainment area.  According to Zillow, the median home value was $199,700 in early 2016.

College Station is lively with college sports culture and entertainment. Winters are mild and summers are warm-to-hot. College Station is also home to The Texas World Speedway, for those who are racing fans. There are multiple business and tech parks. 

Summers can be hot ! College Station is not considered to be a walkable community.

Those who are looking for a job in retirement would do well to consider College Station.

Texas A & M and the Bryan Independent School District

The mixed-use district of North Gate is famous for its fun, eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. The Wolf Pen Creek District hosts an ampitheater and entertainment area, a skating area, and the Arts Council of the Brazos valley.