Thinking of moving from Dallas to Texline (Houston, Amarillo: living in, groceries)

[GoldenHair]

I'm recently retired, tired of big city life and desire some peace and quiet. What do I need to know about Texline?

[CptnRn]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texline,_Texas

//www.city-data.com/city/Texline-Texas.html

[Westerntraveler]

Texline is pretty isolated.Its between Raton/Clayton,New Mexico and Dalhart,Texas.I assume the winters are real cold.Healthcare and groceries may be an issue.What attracted you to Texline out of all the small towns in Texas.Im not asking you this in a flippant way.....I just never heard of Texline being a very desirable area.However, my only experience with the town is going through there on the highway.Whats your budget for housing?It would definitely do the trick if you were tired of the big city.Best of luck.

[borgerboy]

For a small town with a little "western atmosphere" maybe have a look at Channing. Still not much there but closer to Amarillo.

[losttechnician]

It is one thing to read about remote, another to visit. Living as remote as Texline is something that a big city person might find exasperating. You would be covered up with questions like "why did you pick here", and very likely will feel like an outsider for a very long time. I have spent nearly my whole life in small towns, and this is how new folks feel when they move in, especially new folks from a city background.

Not to discourage you by any means, because I love small town life. Just understand and expect this before you make the move.

[DanielWayne]

Originally Posted by losttechnician

It is one thing to read about remote, another to visit. Living as remote as Texline is something that a big city person might find exasperating. You would be covered up with questions like "why did you pick here", and very likely will feel like an outsider for a very long time. I have spent nearly my whole life in small towns, and this is how new folks feel when they move in, especially new folks from a city background.

Not to discourage you by any means, because I love small town life. Just understand and expect this before you make the move.

^^^ very good points.

Moving from a big city to a small, remote town is going to be a shock unless you know what you are getting into. I grew up in a small town. Now I live near Houston. I want to eventually move back to a small or mid sized town, but I am aware there is a lot to consider. Hopefully the OP is looking at more than just some cheap property. Good healthcare, proximity to shopping, and a stable economy are just a few things you need to research before moving. A small town is far more susceptible to dips in the economy than a big city.

[C24L]

Originally Posted by DanielWayne

^^^ very good points.

Moving from a big city to a small, remote town is going to be a shock unless you know what you are getting into. I grew up in a small town. Now I live near Houston. I want to eventually move back to a small or mid sized town, but I am aware there is a lot to consider. Hopefully the OP is looking at more than just some cheap property. Good healthcare, proximity to shopping, and a stable economy are just a few things you need to research before moving. A small town is far more susceptible to dips in the economy than a big city.

You are right that moving from a metro to a podunk town would be quite the shock.

[DWinTX]

I live in the Metroplex and understand the frustrations of it too. I'd like to move as well, maybe even before I retire. But man, Texline? Do know someone there? If you just picked it off the map I agree with the other posters. Going from DFW to Texline would be like going off crack cold turkey.

If you're interested in living in the panhandle, maybe consider Canyon. I've read some really good things about that town on this board. It's small and friendly. Plus it's near Amarillo if you need medical or some other services usually available only in cities.

I lived in Amarillo briefly in the late 80's. Though it's really a mid-sized city at this point, even it would seem small compared to DFW.

[doctorjef]

Dumas would be a better choice IMO. It's bigger than Dalhart, and of course bigger than Texline, but it is hardly a metropolis. It would have better local healthcare and a few more amenities. I used to drive through all these places on the way to and from Colorado. Winters certainly will be cold. It isn't exactly scenic countryside either.

[C24L]

Originally Posted by DWinTX

I live in the Metroplex and understand the frustrations of it too. I'd like to move as well, maybe even before I retire. But man, Texline? Do know someone there? If you just picked it off the map I agree with the other posters. Going from DFW to Texline would be like going off crack cold turkey.

If you're interested in living in the panhandle, maybe consider Canyon. I've read some really good things about that town on this board. It's small and friendly. Plus it's near Amarillo if you need medical or some other services usually available only in cities.

I lived in Amarillo briefly in the late 80's. Though it's really a mid-sized city at this point, even it would seem small compared to DFW.

Canyon is a good suggestion.