Serious question

[Johnhw222]

I retired to DFW 12 years ago from Houston, I’m in plano and can avoid rush hour traffic without much difficulty.. I rarely go more than 4 miles from home other than to DT Dallas for medical MDs. Baylor plano has been very good for ER needs and our DT Internist can access status as needed. Traffic isn’t an issue at all for us. But we lived in Houston, NYC Metro and Pittsburgh prior. Plano feels like a small city to me and suits us fine.

Neighbors across the street from us now are KC transplants and like DFW fine. There is a noticeable weather difference from KC to DFW and from Houston too. I like the four seasons here and could playhouses golf year around which suits mt definition of good weather. Also NM MOUNTAINS ARE ENOUGH VCLOSER THAN FROM HoustOn to make 75 degree August highs doable on a retirees schedule.

[CMC_TX]

Originally Posted by madison19

Hello,

We have relatives in their fifties who are staying in Kansas. They are really tired of the brutal weather conditions and are planning to move to Texas before retirement. But they are little confused about the move after visiting DFW area last winter. Main question is- right now they are living in a city in Kansas which is not that crowded and so is it a smart decision to move to a crowded place after retiring. Can anyone give some advice about moving to Texas for retirement? Other than weather and taxes?
Thanks

You said “other than weather and taxes,” so that said, I’d generally agree w-other posters traffic here has gotten so bad. It is downright scary sometimes to drive here with the amount of aggressive drivers, large trucks etc. I am scared going 10 MPH over, so I can’t imagine doing it as an elderly person new to the area from a small town.

Another poster mentioned Granbury. I know someone who just retired and bought a home there. They love it! Lots of other retirees, reasonable housing prices, a lake, various activities and a quaint downtown area - yet still close if you needed to get to more urban amenities every so often. They’d also likely be going into Fort Worth versus Dallas, which I feel is more manageable.

The opposite direction, a lot of folks really like Tyler.

Sherman is effectively becoming a suburb of Dallas since it’s only 20ish miles from the Collin County Outer Loop - between that and the major freeway bisecting the town there and in Denison, I’d personally avoid those options.

If they are open to an age-restricted community, I personally know several couples living in Heritage Ranch in Fairview. They honestly seem to love it - you could be in an activity literally daily and never leave the property. Where it’s located in Fairview also gives it more of an urban oasis feel in the middle of a very crowded area, so you could take country club to drive into McKinney when needed and not have to get on many busy freeways.

[hbdwihdh378y9]

Originally Posted by ChristieP

I agree with Walker that they should look at the outer ring towns rather than in DFW. The traffic is just horrible and older folks who are not used to it would be very intimidated trying to get used to driving in it. I would not advise Sherman due to the the hospital there, but Kaufman would be a very good choice for retirees.

The traffic in Dallas proper is not bad at all.

[ChristieP]

Originally Posted by hbdwihdh378y9

The traffic in Dallas proper is not bad at all.

I don't know where you live, but the Dallas traffic that I drive in is awful!

[tcualum]

Originally Posted by hbdwihdh378y9

The traffic in Dallas proper is not bad at all.

I was born in Dallas in the 70's and learned to drive on Central and LBJ. I've never heard someone say that.

[GigiTer]

If they are open to an age-restricted community, I personally know several couples living in Heritage Ranch in Fairview. They honestly seem to love it - you could be in an activity literally daily and never leave the property. Where it’s located in Fairview also gives it more of an urban oasis feel in the middle of a very crowded area, so you could take country club to drive into McKinney when needed and not have to get on many busy freeways.[/QUOTE

Heritage Ranch came to my mind as well as being very ideal! It is located on a golf course and has a more country feel because of surrounding small ranches and neighborhoods with lands. But is a quick drive into Allen and McKinney for any Dr.’s appointments, and all shopping and dining needs - lots to choose from! Close to hospitals too. As mentioned they have daily activities and of course golf. We know several grandparents of friends kids who live there and love it!

[TheOverdog]

The traffic in Dallas proper is not bad at all.

I've lived here for 22 years now and I'd say it's gotten much better over that period. I actually think the area I live in the roads are oversized, and could stand some downsizing. 6 lanes is necessary for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes at night, and the rest of the time it's wasted.