9 Best Fun and Affordable Cities To Retire in 2023
You may be looking to relocate in retirement for various reasons. Perhaps you want to downsize your home, move to an area with a lower cost of living or move to an area with plenty of activities for retirees to do.
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If you’re looking to both save money and find a fun place to live, you might want to consider one of these cities that Realtor.com has identified as America’s best retiree destinations with affordable-priced homes. To find these areas, Realtor.com analyzed the median list prices for all U.S. cities over the past year, the median age for each, and the percentage of home listings that used keywords in the description that indicate a retirement-focused community.
Here’s a look at the cities that made the cut.
1. Bermuda Run, North Carolina
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 49%
Median age: 57
Median list price: $179,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: Community events, volunteer opportunities, low property taxes, no taxes on Social Security benefits
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Pictured: Mocksville, North Carolina
2. Sun City, Arizona
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 51%
Median age: 72
Median list price: $309,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: 55-plus community, dry and warm climate, recreation centers, golf courses, proximity to Phoenix metro area
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3. Sun City Center, Florida
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 83%
Median age: 71
Median list price: $341,090
Retirement-friendly amenities: 55-plus community, local beaches, proximity to Tampa metro area
Pictured: Tampa, Florida
4. Green Valley, Arizona
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 85%
Median age: 73
Median list price: $347,500
Retirement-friendly amenities: Retirement community, desert landscapes, bird watching, golf courses, social clubs, proximity to Tucson metro area
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Pictured: Tucson, Arizona
5. Manchester, New Jersey
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 83%
Median age: 64
Median list price: $350,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: Coastal living
Pictured: Seaside Heights, New Jersey
6. King City, Oregon
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 64%
Median age: 62
Median list price: $385,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: Golf courses, nature parks, community gardens, volunteer opportunities, proximity to Portland metro area
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Pictured: Portland, Oregon
7. South Pasadena, Florida
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 51%
Median age: 68
Median list price: $395,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: Beaches, boating, fishing, proximity to St. Petersburg
Pictured: St. Petersburg, Florida
8. Laguna Woods, California
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 99%
Median age: 75
Median list price: $405,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: Safety, proximity to popular Orange County beaches
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Pictured: Laguna Beach, California
9. The Villages, Florida
Percentage of retiree-friendly listings: 95%
Median age: 73
Median list price: $425,000
Retirement-friendly amenities: Designed for active seniors, golf courses, clubhouses, fitness centers, shopping and entertainment districts, extensive internal transportation network, comprehensive medical services
All data is sourced from Realtor.com and is accurate as of Oct. 3, 2023.
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