5 Best Places to Retire in Texas

3. Alpine

Insider Monkey Score: 32

Retirees who love the outdoors yet prefer a small-town, laid-back lifestyle can choose to retire in Alpine, Texas. The area offers a strong, close-knit community bursting with history and culture. Located in the heart of Chihuahuan Desert, the city offers beautiful natural surroundings. The plentiful mountains and deserts are the perfect opportunity for residents to enjoy birdwatching, rock climbing, and other recreational opportunities. Sierra La Rana is a gated community that retirees can consider, which offers plentiful amenities as well as proximity to the Big Bend Regional Hospital. Cost of living is 16% cheaper than national average while livability score is also great, at 82.