Fayette County Listed Among the Top Places to Retire in the State
If you live in Fayette County and are looking to retire soon then you might already be in the right place. Fayette County has recently been named the 14th best County (out of 254) to retire in Texas by Stacker.com, a research analysts and journalists news website. Below are some of the Fayette County stats:
• Population: 25,141
• Median home value: $182,100 (82% own)
• Median rent: $809 (18% rent)
• Median household income: $60,189
Director of Community Development & Tourism Stacey Norris has already seen the increase of retirees in full effect at the Visitors Bureau in La Grange. “We have seen an up-tick in retirees as well as those planning for retirement looking for land and housing opportunities in the greater area. They are all taken aback by how special this community is and how much we have to offer.” Norris continued, “Fayette County is rich in culture and history. There are also a wide variety of opportunities to get involved in the community. There are so many civic organizations and volunteer opportunities that make our community so special. Along with numerous events which appeal to all ages.”
Fayette County Judge Joe Weber found this rating to be an eye-opener for not only the retirees coming in but for others who might be choosing to relocate. “What does that say about the rest of the people besides the retirees who might now be able to work from home and want to stop dealing with the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities? It is our location, among our strong culture and history, that makes it the perfect county with good opportunities for anyone.”
Long-time Fayette County resident Larry Jackson, who has lived all over the state but chose to retire in Fayette County, said he has observed that the county has a lot of weekenders from Houston and as they hit the retirement age they will ask themselves, “Why am I staying in Houston when I can just move to our weekend place in Fayette County?”
Jackson also said, “One of the things I like best about Fayette County and find unique and special is we are a multi-generational community. We have so many generations that are all still living here and I think that makes it a really great community. Plus every retiree activity you could possibly want is available in Fayette County so why live or go anywhere else. I came here for a job and stayed because I love it.”