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Retirement Living In Austin - Texas


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Area Description

Austin is the capital of Texas, home of the University of Texas at Austin® and gateway to the
beautiful Hill Country. As the Live Music Capital of the World®, the city has a soundtrack all
its own. Live music venues flourish with rock, indie, pop and Tejano. World-class restaurants
with legendary barbeque and farm-to-table cuisine whet your appetite. One-of-a-kind boutiques
line South Congress and the 2nd Street district. Head to the heart of downtown for a cool dip in
Barton Springs or try stand-up paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    As Texas’ capital city and the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin offers a cosmopolitan
downtown and more than 250 live music venues. Visitors discover lush Hill Country resorts, urban
hiking trails, legendary barbecue and farm-to-table cuisine, and rich Texas history. Recent
developments include the opening of the, 1,012 room JW Marriott hotel and Circuit of The Americas, the only purpose-built Formula 1 track in the Americas.

Cultural Activities


Austin is known for its creativity. With good reason. Not only are we home to some world-class
museums like the Blanton Museum, with the nation's largest University-owned collection, and the Harry Ransom Center, featuring the first photograph and a Gutenberg Bible, we're also home to plenty of artists themselves. You can explore the work of designers, painters, sculptors, writers, photographers, filmmakers, dancers and musicians here, at any time of year, any day of the week, in a variety of venues. Art isn't just a tourist attraction here. It is part of Austin's soul and creative spirit. So, tour a gallery. See the ballet or the opera. Take in a local film. Marvel at some yard art that you just happened to pass. However you choose to do it, just make sure to experience as much culture as you can during your stay.

Public transportation


Extensive bus system through CapMetro. A growing lightrail train from north Austin to downtown
via CapMetro. Cabs and rental car systems such as Car2Go are growing.

Medical Facilities


Seton Healthcare system resides here as well as St. Davids, and many local clinics. Scott & White
has a research facility in north Austin, and the Dell Medical Hospital is now complete on the UT
campus.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Austin, Texas?

For those of you that retire in Austin, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Austin such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Austin is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the mid 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the low 70's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Austin, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  38 F°  50 F°  61 F°
 Feb  41 F°  53 F°  65 F°
 Mar  48 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Apr  56 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 May  65 F°  76 F°  86 F°
 Jun  71 F°  81 F°  92 F°
 Jul  73 F°  84 F°  95 F°
 Aug  73 F°  85 F°  97 F°
 Sep  67 F°  79 F°  90 F°
 Oct  58 F°  70 F°  82 F°
 Nov  48 F°  59 F°  71 F°
 Dec  39 F°  51 F°  63 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  9  0
 Feb  0  5  0
 Mar  0  2  0
 Apr  1  0  0
 May  9  0  0
 Jun  20  0  0
 Jul  27  0  0
 Aug  29  0  0
 Sep  17  0  0
 Oct  4  0  0
 Nov  0  2  0
 Dec  0  8  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  7  39 %
 Feb  2 "  7  42 %
 Mar  3 "  9  48 %
 Apr  2 "  6  55 %
 May  4 "  7  64 %
 Jun  5 "  7  69 %
 Jul  2 "  5  69 %
 Aug  2 "  5  69 %
 Sep  3 "  6  65 %
 Oct  4 "  7  57 %
 Nov  3 "  7  48 %
 Dec  2 "  7  40 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Austin, TX

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Senior Assistance in Austin, TX

Austin, Texas offers the following assistance for seniors:
CapMetro provides assisted transportation.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Austin Offer For Retirees?

There are many nonprofits that provide volunteer opportunities around the community.

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