With a low cost of living and over 100 miles of beaches, Corpus Christi is a fantastic retirement option for seniors who want to spend their golden years in the sun. The temperature rarely drops below 60 degrees from March to November, giving residents ideal weather to visit the Gulf of Mexico and stroll the beach. No state income tax adds to the ease of life in Corpus Christi, home to over 41,000 seniors. Getting around the city is easy with 32 CCRTA bus routes, and seniors pay just $0.25 per ride. Senior discounts are also available for the Texas State Aquarium, the Gabe Lozano Golf Center’s championship course and Corpus Christi Hooks Double-A baseball games.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.