Population: 7,255,028
Share of population age 60+: 16%
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,688
Median monthly rent: $1,085
Hospital: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Job opportunities draw many new people to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Forth Worth gained 16,369 additional residents in the past year. Reasonable housing costs make it affordable to relocate. The median home price in the area is just $179,100 among those age 60 and older. Texas doesn’t have an income tax, but you should remember to factor in the potential property taxes when purchasing a home. Sports fans have a variety of professional teams to root for, including the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers and Stars.

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*Statistics and pictures provided by: U.S. News & World Report