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WHY RETIRE IN SAN ANTONIO?

Retiring from Military… e Alamo City boasts a unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Texan, and American in uence. e heritage and pride of the city is strongly impacted and reinforced by its military-friendly culture. It’s no surprise that military families love their stay in San Antonio...and many of them stick around or return to retire in Bexar County. e numbers don’t lie: almost 50,000 military retirees are currently living in San Antonio!

If you’ve been in San Antonio for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed its strong sense of cultural and patriotic pride.

For years, San Antonio has been nicknamed “Military City USA”. Not only is San Antonio the proud home of Joint Base San Antonio (a conglomerate of three di erent military installations), but it also boasts numerous military support organizations, veteran resources, and a strong sense of military community. Consequently, on nearly every list we found San Antonio was one of the top cities listed as “military friendly”. e military installations combine to form Joint Base San Antonio, which is made up of Fort Sam Houston, Randolph AFB, and Lackland AFB. e full base employs over 80,000 people, making it one of the largest in the country.

One of the huge perks of military retirement in San Antonio is the widespread availability of military resources. Both on and o -base, service support organizations and squadrons exist almost solely to assist military members, retirees, and their families transition to civilian life and/or take full advantage of military bene ts. ese perks are totally unique to San Antonio! Just a few of these services are: USAA headquarters, Brooke

Army Medical Clinic’s outstanding facility, O ce of Military A airs, the largest chapter of Air Force Association, and Association of USArmy, among others.

One of the biggest reasons why military men and women love the Alamo City is its combination of quality amenities and relatively low cost of living. e level of a ordability in the housing market is one big draw...and buying a home is o en a priority for former military members, especially considering the high volume of moves made in the past. And to top it o , Texas requires no state income tax on retirement income (pension).

Welcome To The Military And Veterans Services Center

Physical Address: 1422 E. Grayson St., 4 Floor, San Antonio, TX. 78207

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8a - 5p (By Appointment Only) e Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center (MVSC) is an advocate agency that provides professional and tailored services to the military and veteran communities throughout the Veteran Cycle. e Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center takes appointments for bene ts counseling and referral services. Contact our o ce to set up an appointment at 210-335-6775 or by e-mail at Vets@Bexar.org. For Additonal Information on VA Compensation & Pension, Education, Employment, Housing, Burial Bene ts, Homeless Veteran Burial Program, County & Local Resources, State of Texas Bene ts, and How to Guides please visit website: https://www.bexar.org/509/Military-and-VeteransServices-Center

Va Aid And Attendance

https://www.veteranaid.org/veterans-assisted-living-san-antonio. php

Veteran Senior care is expensive. Veterans bene ts may help. What do you know about the VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension bene t? Millions of veterans have earned this bene t and it can help them and their families pay for senior care — but many people don’t know about it.

When families do nd out about the A&A bene t, they sometimes nd the VA’s application process and eligibility requirements confusing and di cult. Some mistakenly believe the program is only for combat veterans. Others don’t realize their loved one served during a qualifying time of war, because the VA de nition of wartimes extends beyond the dates of con ict. Recipients don’t need to be impoverished to qualify for A&A, either. e VA doesn’t include the value of your car, home or personal e ects when it reviews assets and income for eligibility.

Are Aid and Attendance bene ts worth the e ort to apply?

In many cases, the answer is yes. As of December 2018, a single veteran who quali es for A&A can receive up to $1,881 per month, a married vet can receive up to $2,230 per month and a surviving spouse can receive up to $1,209 per month to pay for needed care at home, in an assisted living community, memory care or in a nursing home. For many families paying for senior care, this income can make the di erence between comfort and hardship.

RETIRING FROM CITY OF SAN ANTONIO:

When you are ready to retire from the City of San Antonio, there are a few things that you will want to do to get the process started:

1.Call the Texas Municipal Retirement System or TMRS at 1.800.924.8677 to request your personalized retirement estimate. Remember, to be eligible to retire your TMRS account, you need to have ve (5) years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

2.Call Human Resources Customer Service at 210.207.8705 to schedule your retirement appointment.

3.Provide your department with your retirement date. is should be done in writing, and you should plan to give at least two weeks’ notice.

4.Contact the Social Security Administration at www.ssa. gov to nd out when you are eligible to apply for Social Security retirement bene ts.

5.Reach out to your Mission Square Retirement (formerly known as ICMA-RC) or Nationwide Retirement Solutions representative if you contribute to one of the City’s 457 (Deferred Compensation) plans.

SAN ANTONIO AREA RETIREMENT LIVING FAQ’S

Where do retirees live in San Antonio?

Popular Neighborhoods for Retirement in San Antonio

•River North. Retirement can be enjoyed in one of San Antonio’s most popular and bustling districts • e Dominion

•Cordillera Ranch

• Hollywood Park

•Olmos Park

•Alamo Heights

Is San Antonio expensive to live in?

Although San Antonio isn’t a small city, it’s usually compared to its big city siblings Dallas, Houston, and Austin, which can be more expensive. Comparatively, the San Antonio cost of living is much lower—12% lower than the national average, actually.

Is San Antonio a Safe place to live?

According to statistics recently released by the FBI, San Antonio had the 38th highest Violent Crime rate in the country in 2019, 707.50 incidents per 100,000 residents. It also ranked 19th for Property Crime rate in the country, 4,844.84 per 100,000 residents.

Why are houses in San Antonio so cheap? is thriving job market allows more renters to become homeowners, further fueling growth in the San Antonio real estate market. ough San Antonio is a metropolitan area, the cost of living is extremely a ordable. ... Low cost of living and a rising economy make San Antonio a very attractive place to buy a home. e median household income in a city certainly helps gauge the cost of living. e median household income in San Antonio is $52,455, which is 15% less than that of the state. e median income for an individual is $30,031, which is 10% less than that of the state.

Is it worth moving to San Antonio?

San Antonio has an unemployment rate below the national average and the state average. is thriving city saw job growth of about 3% from 2016 to 2017 (approximately 30,000 more jobs added), which is higher than other Texas cities. For Millennials looking for a job and a ordable housing, San Antonio is a great option.

How much do you need to make a comfortable living in San Antonio?

Is San Antonio Dry or Humid?

In San Antonio Texas, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is warm year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 44°F to 89°F and is rarely below 38°F or above 94°F.

What is the hottest month in San Antonio? August! e hottest month of the year in San Antonio is August, with an average high of 95°F and low of 75°F. e cool season lasts for 2.8 months, from November 27 to February 20, with an average daily high temperature below 70°F.

What is San Antonio like in the winter?

Winter in San Antonio is generally short and very mild, with average temperatures in January reaching 63° for a high and 41° for a low. January is typically the coldest month of the year. December temperatures are similar, with an average high of 64° and a low of 42°.

Does San Antonio get Hurricanes?

Hurricanes can hit the gulf coast but San Antonio is well inland, 120 miles or so. Any hurricanes would only a ect San Antonio in terms of rain but obviously no storm surge or heavy winds that far inland.