THINKING ABOUT RETIRING on SPI?

Where to retire is not just ONE BIG question, but a bunch of smaller ones.

Can we afford it? Are there costs that I am not aware of? What are the taxes like? What makes a condo a condo? Where will I have to go for a doctor or dentist? Is there a church I can go to nearby? Where can I launch my boat from? Where can I grab a drink with friends? Are there other people who share my favorite hobby? What does my HOA fee cover?

These questions and so many more are involved in making the decision to retire somewhere new. South Padre Island is the retirement choice for many people, because our little South Texas gem has: 

• Close to 300 sunny days per year on average
• Average January high temperatures of 68 degrees and lows of 55 degrees
• World-class bay and deep sea fishing
• Approximately one third of SPI residents are retirees
• Multiple Federal and State wildlife reserves and preservation areas
• Top 5 best-in-country wind-sport destination
• Over 40 continuous miles of public beaches
• No state income tax
• No state capital gains tax
• No state estate tax
• Senior and Homestead property tax exemptions
• A cost of living in our county (Cameron) that is 25% below the national average
• Two airports (BRO and HRL) within a 40 minute drive offering commercial service
• Nationally ranked hospitals in both Brownsville and Harlingen (40 minutes drive)
• A small-town feel with only around 2,200 year-round residents

If these points make South Padre Island an appealing place for you, and you would like to talk more about whether a move to our sandy paradise makes sense, or to explore the properties currently available, connect with us via the sign-up box, email or phone.