If you’re looking for the perfect peaceful suburb to retire in near
Austin, this list is for you. We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out the best places near the hippest city in Texas for retirees.
In these suburbs, you’ll find close-knit communities, plenty of senior amenities, and affordable homes just minutes away from all the action in downtown Austin.
Let’s take a look at the 10 winners.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 21.8 percent
- Total crimes per 100k: 607
- Total senior amenities: 47
The small, peaceful town of Wimberly kicks off our list of the best Austin suburbs to retire with plenty of ranch, farmhouse, cottage, and craftsman style homes for potential home buyers.
Nature lovers can enjoy day by the water at scenic Blue Hole Park, while avid readers can check out a new book or attend an event at the Wimberley Village Library. Residents can also grab fresh local produce at the Wimberley Farmers Market.
Key Stats:
- Median home price: $105,900
- Number of doctors: 11
The conveniently located city of Smithville is just a quick drive away from both Austin and Houston. Home buyers will find plenty of inexpensive ranch and farmhouse style homes.
Check out a new book or attend an event at the Smithville Public Library. The Smithville Recreation Center offers fitness classes to keep residents active all year long.
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 84, compared to the Austin average of 104
- Median home price: $82,500
Your retirement fund will go a whole lot further in the affordable suburb of Luling. Potential home buyers will find plenty of ranch and craftsman style homes on large lots.
Enjoy a picnic at the scenic, historic Zedler Mill, or enjoy an evening stroll through Southside Park. Residents can also pick up fresh local produce at the Luling Farmers Market.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,164
- Total senior amenities: 28
The tiny town of Liberty Hill earns the fourth place spot on our list of the best Austin suburbs to retire in with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find spacious farmhouse and craftsman style homes.
Nature lovers can plan a weekend camping trip at the Rio Bonito Cabin and RV Park. Avid readers can check out a new book or attend an event at the Liberty Hill Public Library.
5. Georgetown (tie)
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 26.6 percent
- Number of doctors: 126
Georgetown is tied for fifth on our list with over a quarter of residents age 65 and up. Home buyers have a range of options, including craftsman, ranch, and farmhouse style homes.
Nature lovers will enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming at scenic Lake Georgetown, while golf enthusiasts get their fix at the Cowan Creek Golf Course. Residents can also check out a new book at the Georgetown Public Library.
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 90, compared to the Austin average of 104
- Median home price: $106,200
Elgin is the second suburb tied for fifth, with plenty of affordable housing options for retirees. Ranch, bungalow, and craftsman style homes on quiet suburban streets are common.
Check out a new book at the Elgin Public Library, or enjoy a picnic in Memorial Park. Community events like Elgin Flea Market Days are a great way to meet new neighbors while shopping at unique local vendors.
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 84, compared to the Austin average of 104
- Median home price: $71,600
The affordable suburb of Thorndale comes in seventh on our list with one of the lowest median home prices of any place we ranked, and plenty of spacious ranch style homes on large lots.
Get to know new neighbors at community events, like the Thorndale Christmas Parade. This small town of just over 1,600 provides a close-knit community for retirees.
Key Stats:
- Number of doctors: 39
- Total senior amenities: 105
Bastrop earns the eighth place spot on our list of the best Austin suburbs to retire with plenty of senior amenities to keep retirees entertained. Home buyers will find ranch, craftsman, and cottage style homes.
Nature lovers will enjoy strolling through scenic pine canopied trails and cooling off by the lake at Bastrop State Park. Downtown Bastrop is full of delicious local restaurants, boutiques, and specialty stores.
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 75, compared to the Austin average of 104
- Median home price: $79,800
Retirees looking for a low cost of living and a small town vibe will love the ninth suburb on our list. Bartlett is full of affordable ranch and farmhouse style homes for buyers.
Enjoy a picnic at Bartlett City Park, or cool off at the community pool. Community events like the Old Town Festival, Town Wide Garage Sale, and Hometown Christmas are a great way to meet new neighbors and stay involved in this close-knit community.
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 86, compared to the Austin average of 104
- Number of doctors: 137
The sizeable suburb of San Marcos, home to Texas State University, rounds out of the best Austin suburbs to retire. Home buyers will find affordable ranch style homes and condos, as well as spacious craftsman style houses.
Hit the links at the Texas State University Golf Course, or see a Bobcats game at Bobcat Stadium. Nature lovers have their pick of expansive city parks, nature preserves, and creek side trails.
Our Methodology
To create this list of the best Austin suburbs to retire, we took a look at the following retirement-friendly criteria:
- Doctors per capita
- Senior amenities per capita (volunteer opportunities, recreation centers, golf courses, restaurants, libraries, arts and entertainment, and retirement homes)
- Cost of living (the lower the better)
- Median home price (the lower the better)
- Percent of residents 65 and up
- Total crimes per 100k
From there, we ranked each suburb in the above categories. Then, because some things are a little more important to retirees than others, we weighted the percent of residents 65 and up and total crimes per 100k so they made up 20 percent of our total score, while the rest of the categories made up 15 percent.
We averaged these weighted scores into one overall score, with the lowest 10 scores going toward our top 10 suburbs for retirement.
For this list we sourced data from the U.S. Census,
AreaVibes, and local business listings.
To see how other Austin suburbs ranked, check out the table below:
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