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Fort Worth Texas
Located in North Central Texas, Ft. Worth defines itself as a cultural gateway into the American West. Ft. Worth was established in 1849 as an Army outpost on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River, and today it is still proud of its Western heritage. Population: As the 16th largest city in the United States, Ft. worth has 741,206 residents.
Climate: Fort Worth has a humid subtropical climate. The average annual precipitation for Fort Worth is 34.01 inches.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Fort Worth, TX is 1.1% less than the Texas average, and 10% less than the national average.
Housing costs: Retirees will find their dollar goes farther in Ft. Worth where the median home is 5.9% less than the Texas average and 43.7% less than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: Texas Christian University http://www.tcu.edu/ should be a great place to find educational enrichment courses in retirement. Tarrant County College http://www.tccd.edu/ and Texas Wesleyan are also resources.
Transportation:Fort Worth's Transportation Authority, The T, offers bus services in and around the Fort Worth area. Four airports serve Ft. Worth, with DFW International the major facility http://www.dfwairport.com/. Rail service is provided by Amtrak and the Trinity Rail Express.
Travel and tourism: Fort Worth boasts an unmistakable mix of preserved Western heritage and unrivaled artistic offerings. Its distinctive mix of "Cowboys and Culture" gives the city a unique vibe. Retirees can enjoy an enormous range of experiences such as artistic masterpieces of the Fort Worth Cultural District, the Stockyards National Historic District, the 35-block Sundance Square which is one of the most exciting downtown areas in the nation, performances at Bass Performance Hall, or the brand new Museum of Living Art at the Fort Worth Zoo to name a few. For more options, visit http://www.fortworth.com/
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