Port Isabel : Texas
Living a Small town Lifestyle in Port Isabel, Texas
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Where to Retire in Port Isabel and Home Prices
There are active adult communities in Port Isabel, or you can live in a regular home near the beach, here, or in one of the surrounding towns.
Median home value in mid 2020 was $139,162 according to Zillow.com
What Is Special about Port Isabel
Southern-most place in Texas, right on the beach. It is a great tourist area and has a very warm year round climate for retirees.
What Is Not Special about Port Isabel
Port Isabel has been devastated by hurricanes in the past. Crime is above average. And, it is closer to Mexico than to any large U.S. city.
Climate and Physical Environment
The average July high temperature is 89 and the average January low is 52. The wettest month is September (6").
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There are at least 3 museums in Port Isabel including the Lighthouse, Port Isabel Historic Museum, and the Treasures of the Gulf Museum.
Crime
The crime rate is slightly above average.
Medical Facilities
The nearest hospitals are in Brownsville, about 19 miles away.
Transportation
Port Isabel has a small airport, the nearest international airport is in Brownsville, 21 miles away.
Valuable Links
City of Port Isabel Tourism
State guide to Texas retirement and retirement communities
Port Isabel Museums
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