5 Reasons More Active Adults Are Moving to Mission, TX

McAllen area real estate is increasing in demand, and active adults seem to be the most interested. RGV homes in Mission, TX give active adults easy access to a world of outdoor entertainment and sports that can’t be found anywhere else. At Bentsen Palm we’ve noticed that there are 5 main reasons why active adults are moving to Mission, TX.

Warm Weather Year Round

Many people buy homes in Mission, TX just so they can come down in the winter and escape the cold. In the winter the temperatures are usually between 60-65 degrees making it easy to enjoy the outdoors year round.

It’s a Wildlife Paradise

There’s a reason why the National Butterfly Center and World Birding Center are both located in the Rio Grande Valley – it’s a wonderland of wildlife. More than 500 bird species and 300 butterfly species can be found in the area.

There Are RV Port Homes

Mission is one of the few areas where you can find a good supply of homes with RV ports in Texas. The Retama Village at Bentsen Palm community was designed specifically for RV owners. There are RV port homes, casitas with full RV pads and RV supersites.

The Beaches Are Just a Short Drive Away

When you want to enjoy a little change of scenery, drive east for less than 90 miles and you’ll be at the famous South Padre Island. There you can enjoy swimming, fishing and a wide variety of watersports.

It’s an Extremely Affordable Place to Live

The McAllen-Mission metro has been named one of the best places to retire, in part because of the low cost of living, which Forbes estimates to be 8.5% below the national average. Spending less on monthly expenses means you have more money to spend on adventures around the area.