We spend the majority of our life working to support ourselves and our family. And while this may give us a great sense of purpose, getting to the part of life where we can just enjoy having every day to ourselves sounds like the best thing ever. Retirement is for sure qualifies as a life altering event. A great way to start this stage of life is by finding a great new place to live – especially for those folks who felt stuck in a place due to employment, now is the time for change! Or even if you are looking for a second home, this list will fit the bill.
Everybody has a different idea of how they want their retirement to look and picking the 10 best places in the US was not the easiest task. For the purpose of this article, we took several things into consideration before deciding the places to enjoy the golden years: climate, surrounding areas, living cost, average housing cost, recreational activity options, cultural diversity, and crime rates . We also tried to cover as many regions of the country as possible. From cities to suburbs and even paradise, we have covered them all!
And even if you aren’t even close to retiring, these cities might just fit the bill for someplace great to move.
Bellingham, Washington
Boise, Idaho
Venice, Florida
Developed in 1925 by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Venice, Florida’s purpose was to create a community for the retired and therefore all your needs are catered to. In fact, Florida in general has been notorious for being inhabited by retirees but Venice is one of the most cost effective cities in the state. It has an average living and housing costs just a little under the rest of the state, especially compared with the extremely high property values in Fort Lauderdale and Napa. There is a beautiful beach in the vicinity and 31 municipal parks. It is not far too far from bigger cities, quite peaceful, and warm throughout the year. Also, the crime rates are impressively low.
Con: Prone to hurricanes.
Athens, Georgia
Although Georgia is predominantly a conservative state, the existence of The University of Georgia has helped by providing a substantial balance in cultural attitudes; plus it brings in all the life a place needs. The cost of living is below the national average and average houses are around $140,000. The weather is temperate. The crime rate is about the national average and has actually shown signs of improvement over the last few years. Con: The downtown may seem overwhelming due to the heavy population of the city.
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Everybody has a different idea of how they want their retirement to look and picking the 10 best places in the US was not the easiest task. For the purpose of this article, we took several things into consideration before deciding the places to enjoy the golden years: climate, surrounding areas, living cost, average housing cost, recreational activity options, cultural diversity, and crime rates . We also tried to cover as many regions of the country as possible. From cities to suburbs and even paradise, we have covered them all!
And even if you aren’t even close to retiring, these cities might just fit the bill for someplace great to move.
Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham is a great destination for active retirees. The city is overwhelmingly scenic and caters to those who enjoy doing outdoor activities and a bonus the air is exceptionally clean. With Western Washington University, and three other community colleges, the city is a college town, extremely culturally active and filled with amenities associated with an educationally active town. It has a thriving, safe and interesting downtown. Winters are cold but certainly beautiful. This can be a plus if you enjoy skiing. Unfortunately, the city’s average house cost is $250,000+ and the cost of living is higher than nation’s average, but for those who can swing the lifestyle, keep Bellingham in consideration.
Con: Although, the rate of violent crimes in Bellingham is below the national average, the numbers are slightly higher for property crimes and houses are slightly towards the expensive end.Boise, Idaho
Statistically, Boise is below the nation’s average in both violent and property crimes. It is a pleasant experience for those that enjoy outdoor activity with a lot of outdoor activities to offer. The average cost of housing is slightly below the national average around $170,000 but the overall cost of living is slightly higher than the average. The weather is dry throughout the year and is temperate, so you don’t have to worry about extreme weather here. Being the state’s capitol, it also has all the required amenities and is pleasantly bustling.
Cons: Not as culturally blissful as large cities should be but recent attitude suggests that change is on the way.Venice, Florida
Con: Prone to hurricanes.
Athens, Georgia
Although Georgia is predominantly a conservative state, the existence of The University of Georgia has helped by providing a substantial balance in cultural attitudes; plus it brings in all the life a place needs. The cost of living is below the national average and average houses are around $140,000. The weather is temperate. The crime rate is about the national average and has actually shown signs of improvement over the last few years. Con: The downtown may seem overwhelming due to the heavy population of the city.
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