Situated on the banks of the Brazos River and buoyed by a low cost of living, Waco has become a popular retirement destination. More than 16,000 seniors live in a city that styles itself the “Heart of Texas,” and its location halfway between Dallas and Austin makes it easy for grandchildren to visit. Waco Transit provides bus rides around the city, and seniors ride for a third of the cost. Culture lovers will feel right at home in Waco, which is home to the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Cameron Park Zoo, both of which offer discounted admission for seniors. Magnolia Market at the Silos is a shoppers’ paradise, and anglers will love getting a discounted fishing license for Lake Waco.
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.