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San Angelo, Texas Provides Retirees with a Low Cost-of-Living and a High Quality of Life

Cost of Living:  Below the National Average

By Betty L. Yokshas, a San Angelo, Texas retiree.  Article is originally from July, 2007, but prices are current.

 
 

 

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We retired here from Arizona and after nearly 6 years don't regret the move to this small city in west Texas. Property tax can be a little high, but considering the general cost of living dropped over 25%, we can't complain. Since there is no income tax in Texas, revenue must be generated on local levels. Sales tax is at 8.25%. There is homestead exemption with a freeze at age 65! 

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Education is good. We have San Angelo State University, soon to be part of Texas Tech. Their sports are exciting and there is even a theater department. There is also a 2-year college called Howard College that has a good nursing program with Shannon Medical Center being its main teaching facility.

Weather, although a little more humid this summer than the last 5, is perfect. How's 3 days of a dusting of snow on the browned grass and bear trees and a light freeze for winter; mesquite, oak and pecans dropping their leaves in the fall, summers with 80-95 daytime temperatures and 70's through the night, and spring is the best with the tremendous showing of wildflowers and shirtsleeve weather.
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Recreation: We have Lake Nasworthy for water recreation and a national park. There is Lake Ivie, too. Fishing is good! We have arena football, baseball and lots of rodeo events. We have a great symphony; community theater. Culture, too! Downtown is alive with events! There is the historic section called 'Concho' Street and the best restored fort in Texas with a docent to walk you through wonderful stories of its history and part in San Angelo's growth. Art galleries and antique shops abound in the downtown section. Santa Rita, the heart of old San Angelo has beautifully restored homes ranging from grand to quaint along the Concho River. 

There are rose gardens and an international lily pond garden, too. The Concho River runs through downtown with its wonderful walking paths, good river bank fishing and concerts along the Concho. The 4th of July Festival is a true display of family fun along the banks of the river. A free concert is provided, including fireworks, at the River Stage - just bring your lawn chairs or blankets and claim your space after 12:00 PM on July 3rd. That's right;  no one disturbs your stuff! Commerce is thriving with restaurants and retail openings every month. And, did I tell you that to get across town only takes 10 minutes! The "Loop" is quick and built with expansion in mind. 

San Angelo, Texas

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We have two super Wal-Marts, a mall and specialty shops. Commerce north of town is mushrooming and the southwest section continues to grow. Military is present in our little city, thankfully, because of GoodFellow Air Force Base. A training hub for intelligence and fire fighting. The community welcomes their presences with open arms. Every year Santa Market on base is a huge effort and success! Many military retirees return here, you see. 

Healthcare choices: There are two hospitals, good outpatient clinics, a cancer treatment center and even a behavioral health center. Shannon Medical Center has its own helicopter service for outlying areas. San Angelo Community Hospital provides a growing center of healthcare providers. 

San Angelo, Texas, Continued...

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