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 RETIREMENT |
10 Reasons to Retire in Tyler |
| Low
Cost of Living |
Great
Housing Options |
Warm Climate with
Four Distinct Seasons |
Excellent
Medical Services |
Abundant
Recreation |
Fine Dining &
Convenient Shopping |
Cultural Attractions &
Events |
Financial
Services |
Educational
Opportunities |
Numerous Spiritual &
Worship Opportunities |
 The East Texas Council Of Governments (ETCOG) has qualified Tyler as the first Certified Retirement City in Texas.
Tyler meets high standards for retiree living, such as low crime rate, affordable housing, quality health care, abundant recreation and educational opportunities. Tyler is 16th in the nation for cost of living in Retirement Places Rated: Special Millennium Edition.
Tyler offers many financial advantages as well. Sales tax is on non-essential items only, no state income tax, and property taxes are lower than the state and national average for Texas mid to large sized cities (Texas Municipal League). In fact, Tyler consistently ranks below the national average in cost of living according to the American Chamber of Commerce Researcher’s Association.
To view more information about retiring in Tyler, TX, you can visit the Retire Tyler website, which is sponsored by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce.
Serving as the regional health care center for eastern Texas, Tyler is home to some of medicine's most advanced care. Some examples of the services available are University of Texas Health Center, East Texas Medical Center and Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, along with a variety of specialty hospitals
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