Best Places to Retire in Texas (2026)

Houston is the #1 ranked city in Texas with 77.80 (retirement score). This ranking includes 7 Texas cities with available data.

#1
Houston
77.80
Pop. 2,300,419
#2
Austin
66.70
Pop. 967,862
#3
Dallas
61.10
Pop. 1,299,553
#4
San Antonio
55.60
Pop. 1,458,954
#5
Arlington
50.00
Pop. 394,769
#6
Fort Worth
38.90
Pop. 941,311
#7
El Paso
0.00
Pop. 678,147
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All 7 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationRetirement Score
1Houston2,300,41977.80
2Austin967,86266.70
3Dallas1,299,55361.10
4San Antonio1,458,95455.60
5Arlington394,76950.00
6Fort Worth941,31138.90
7El Paso678,1470.00

Methodology

Cities in Texas are ranked by retirement score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best places to retire in texas?
Houston ranks #1 with 77.80 (retirement score).
What are the top 5 best places to retire in texas?
1. Houston (77.80), 2. Austin (66.70), 3. Dallas (61.10), 4. San Antonio (55.60), 5. Arlington (50.00)
How many cities in Texas are ranked?
This ranking includes 7 cities in Texas with available data.

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