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When choosing the city you wish to
spend your retirement years, you should consider several factors. These factors
include; cost of living, senior
market, crime rate, climate and environment. You should also
consider a stress-free retirement and comfortable area.
Below are our Top 10 places to retire in the U.S.
Hendersonville, N.C.
Hendersonville is located twenty-five minutes drive south of Asheville. This city is friendly and sophisticated with an official state theater, the Flat Rock Playhouse, and you can easily access nearby cities like Atlanta and Greensboro when the mood strikes. Hendersonville boasts amazing waterfalls and a national forest, or if you prefer, a great round of golf.
Naples, Florida
A sophisticated and charming town, the beautiful residential streets are conveniently located near white coral beach. Many elderly people decide to reside in the gated developments near waterways...or, again, you can enjoy playing golf.
St. Augustine, Florida
Located 45 minutes drive from Jacksonville, this town has great weather for outdoor activities, beautiful beaches and a rich history and culture. It boasts a great historic district, art community, fine restaurants and shopping, as well as museums and water sports. St. Augustine has the charm and appeal that many cities lack. You can also enjoy boat riding on the amazing rivers!
Venice, Florida
Venice is known for it's friendly community of about 21,000 people. It has beautiful scenery with several rivers and canals. The citizen get to enjoy the many shops and great restaurants with plenty of parks, public tennis courts as well as Gulf Coast beaches.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
This is one of the most centralized cities to reside, as you get access to the shore or mountains, both within two hours. Shopping is a-plenty and health care services can be accessed easily around the clock. It is a friendly city, plus, Pennsylvania is the only state where all the lottery profits cater to the seniors.
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota is
considered to be the cultural center of Florida, with amazing cultural facilities, historical buildings and institutions. With a population of 52,000
people, there are sure to be friends to be made.
College Station, Texas
Located between Houston, San Antonio and Dallas, the Gulf of Mexico and the beach a short, three hours way. The city offers a conducive climate, inexpensive housing, shopping, a thriving restaurant scene and more!
San Diego, California
Everyone's heard of San Diego. Shamu and friends are world-famous. The culture of this thriving city is based on catering to all comers, with a significant portion of them being retirees looking for great year-round weather and water views. Shopping, fine dining and exceptional beach fronts keep this city a popular retirement option.
Fort Myers, Florida
A population of 65,000, this city is located along the banks of River Caloosahatchee on southwest Florida's coast. Visit the Thomas Edison Museum or check out the beautiful beaches and numerous golf courses. It is an active city with people of all ages.
Austin, Texas
Austin's greatest attraction is it's amazing mixed culture. The city is fun and retirees will have plenty of activities to engage in. The town has it's young crowd, but it also definitely caters to the senior market as well. Fine dining, live music and more await the retirees who move to the Capitol of Texas.
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