Just out. Green Valley and Sun City are in The Top 10. No other cities in Arizona qualified using the methodology
April 23, 2019, 10:00am | EDITOR'S PICK
THE BEST PLACES TO RETIRE IN 2019
By William P. Barrett, edited by Janet Novack
"Even for the we’ll-do-it-our-way Baby Boom generation, retirement usually means two predictable changes: less income and more freedom to live where you please. That’s why so many folks at least consider moving in retirement and why Forbes’ list of The Best Places To Retire In 2019 highlights 25 locales that offer both affordability and a high quality of life.
Our new roster, our ninth annual such list, contains places in 17 states across all four continental time zones. While they vary dramatically by size, climate and culture, all offer excellent retirement value for the buck. The list is in alphabetical order, meaning we consider all equally worthy. Sadly, our quest for affordability excludes most of the Northeast and the West Coast.
> If you want to live in those regions, check out Forbes’ list of The Best Places To Retire In Each State. > If you’re looking for something even farther from home, consider our recent list of the Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2019.
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METHODOLOGY
We compiled our list of the Best Places To Retire In 2019 by amassing and comparing data on nearly 700 places across all 50 states.
We sought affordable places (as measured by median home price, cost of living and state taxes) with a high quality of retirement living and populations of 10,000 or more, either in the specific locality or a metro area.
We also looked for places with good economic prospects, since that translates into opportunities for retirees who want to work part-time and more likely home price appreciation, should you decide to move again down the road.
When it came to judging quality of life, we considered a range of factors, including
- doctor availability
- serious crime
- air quality
- walkability and bikeability
- a community’s ranking on the Milken Institute list of best cities for successful aging.
But the presence of colleges was considered a plus, as it tends to mean more cultural and other amenities are available at a reasonable price.
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