Independent Living Communities in League City, Texas

CaringScore for League City, TX

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in League City was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in League City.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.3, League City is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for League City. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for League City, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in League City, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for League City is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 4.3, League City rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 236.5 physicians per capita, League City closely matches the national average. League City scores 53.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2, and scores 23.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in League City is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in League City is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of League City's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	League City, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	236.5	220.5
Geriatricians	2	1.3
Cardiologists	4.4	7.7
Oncologists	2	3.5
Orthopedists	6.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for League City, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in League City, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for League City is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6, the costs associated with independent living communities in League City are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for League City. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in League City to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for League City is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 101 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 102 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	League City, TX
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	101
Housing Index	102
Food Index	87
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	96

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for League City, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in League City. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for League City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.9, League City rates above average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 203 days each year in League City, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 43°F in January, winters tend to be milder in League City than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in League City is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $83,480 per year, the population of League City earns a better than average median household income. League City has an unemployment rate of 8.20 percent, roughly 9.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 7.83 percent of the population in League City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 40.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	League City	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.3	136.1
Libraries	2.7	18.8
Places of Worship	80.8	220.5
Public Transit	207.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	72.4	97.7
Pharmacies	13.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65