Most of us dream about that one day when we no longer have to wake up and go punch the clock, retirement in Texas sounds amazing as I am sitting at work right now. But according to experts, there are some hot spots when it comes to retiring in 2025. 

We are talking about some of the fastest-growing retirement hot spots thanks to the information provided by Go Banking Rates.  

Obviously, when you’re getting ready to retire, you want to cut down on your expenses but still enjoy life with lots of natural beauty around for you to take in, while still having fun activities to enjoy with your free time. 

How Were the Retirement Hot Spots in 2025 Determined? 

When these numbers were crunched to come up with the best places to retire in 2025, analysts were looking at the biggest increase in the retirement-age population over the past five years. 

So, these locations listed below aren’t just popping up out of the blue, people ready to retire have already started moving in these directions.  

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Retirement is a Time to Make Yourself Happy 

While retirement sounds great, it’s time to make some tough decisions. Do you want to move, or are you comfortable where you are now? Do you want to move closer to your family?  

Life is not slowing down, but hopefully, in retirement, you have more time to enjoy the things around you.  

Let’s look at where the hot spots are when it comes to retiring in 2025. Although, I will admit I was shocked to see only one place in Texas toward the top of these rankings.  

Hot Spots to Retire in 2025, Only One in Texas

This is where the majority of retirees are moving after their working days are behind them.

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

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