8 Unknown Texas Mountain Towns You Can Still Retire On Social Security Alone

What if you could still retire in a Texas mountain town where homes cost less than a new pickup truck? In this video, we take a closer look at 8 lesser-known Texas mountain towns where retiring on Social Security alone may still be possible. From former mining towns and tiny railroad communities to places with natural springs and incredible mountain scenery, these towns offer some surprisingly low home prices. We'll look at Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, Terlingua, Marathon, Van Horn, Sierra Blanca, and Balmorhea—including home prices, income, population, healthcare access, convenience, and the biggest advantages and drawbacks of living in each place. Some of these towns are becoming more expensive. Others remain surprisingly affordable, but come with major trade-offs like isolation and limited services. If you're researching affordable Texas retirement towns, cheap places to live in Texas, Texas mountain towns, or retiring on Social Security, this list gives you eight places worth knowing about. Watch Next: 10 Hidden Texas Retirement Havens You’ve Probably Never Heard Of [2026] -    • 10 Hidden Texas Retirement Havens You’ve P...   #Texastowns #TexasRetirement #TexasMountainTowns 🔔 Subscribe and never miss a Texas town, land deal, or retirement spot we drop every week.    / @texasreality360