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The choice of a place to retire can be a challenge. Of course, you want the opportunity to be able to get tennis matches and golf games go every day, but you also want the convenience of life in a lively place with restaurants, shops and tons of cultural events to your doorstop. The good news is, you do not have to choose. There are tons ofcities Who can give you a whole new retiree could dream and some you should avoid too much.

To this end,Better life Publishers The figures on crunches 250 most populous cities in the country to find the best and worst places for retirement in America. Broad use of figures, including data from the US census, the technological firmNiche, Experts in tax compliance in Avalra, andOfficial data on the US climate-We put your finger on the following factors to determine the final list:

• The percentage of the population aged 65 and over
• Costs for those who earn $ 50,000 $ 75,000 that goes to housing
• The number of cultural institutions for 100,000 inhabitants in the city
• Rate of violent crimes of the city
• The local tax rate
• Average annual rainfall

From there, we weighed the numbers to come with aPension index For each city. (Some factors, as the percentage of the retired population, have added weight.)

Continue reading for the best and worst American cities for retirement. Of course, there are many Floridean cities there, but other results will surprise you (including a west coast city with a zero tax rate percent)!

The worst American cities for retirement

By our coup de figures, the worst cities of the United States for retirement tend to have carameous taxes and housing costs, and very few people over the age of 65 for attractions go, some Of these postal codes tend to be close to an airport (or three). But, other than that, you will not find much.

Newark is really the best for one thing:Fly in (or). If you want the proximity of the Hudson River at unmanhattan prices, think of Hoboken or Jersey City instead.

Population: 281764
Age: more than 65 9.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 10
Housing costs: 15.20%
Tax rate: 6.63%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 451.2
Average annual rainfall: 46.01
Retirement index: 19.05

Laredo is not home to many people fromretirement age. Add to that high taxes and steep housing costs, and ... Well, let's just say there are better places for Settle in your golden years.

Population: 257156
Age: more than 65% 8,80
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 14
Housing costs: 15.50%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 215.2
Average annual rainfall: 20.15
Retirement index: 18,63

At the east of the Bay Area, you will find Stockton, a modest city with rich culture, beautiful seafront, high taxes, and even higher housing costs.

Population: 307072
Age: more than 65 11.80%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 15
Housing costs: 17.90%
Tax rate: 9.00%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 956.8
Average annual rainfall: 17.85
Retirement index: 18,33

Pro: Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is here. Disadvantages: A high rate of crime, the high costs of housing, and very few cultural institutions for entertainment.

Population: 854113
Age: more than 65 9.30%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 21
Housing costs: 18.80%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 339.7
Average annual rainfall: 37
Retirement index: 18,23

Pasadena, California, houses a remarkable architecture,JET PROPULSION LABORATORY OF NASANorton Simon Museum, world-class theaters (including Performing Arts Center Boston Court and Carrie Hamilton Theater), and (for sports lovers) Rose Bowl. Pasadena, Texas, is not.

Population: 153351
Age: more than 65% 9,50
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 8
Housing costs: 19.60%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 271.4
Average annual rainfall: 53
Retirement index: 17,35

If you think of reinstalling in one of the suburbs nearly two dozen the Chicago area, you could probably do better than Aurora. Not only does he have very few people from retirement age, he also has a relatively high crime rate and housing expenses. (Our suggestion?CONSULT NAPERVILLE. There you will find a suburbanized version of the iconic riverwalk of Windy City.)

Population: 201110
Age: more than 65 8.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 21
Housing costs: 19.10%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 173.6
Average annual rainfall: 37.67
Retirement index: 17.12

Each year, from the end of August to mid-September, theLos Angeles County Fair takes place in Pomona. If you wantfairy, Great! Otherwise, well, there is not much else to do in this city.

Population: 152494
Age: more than 65 9.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 10
Housing costs: 18.40%
Tax rate: 10.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 263.3
Average annual rainfall: 16.99
Retirement index: 17,03

For retirees who are considering a move to Thornton, we just have a question: how do you think about shovel?

Population: 136703
Age: more than 65 8.60%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 18
Housing costs: 20.40%
Tax rate: 8.50%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 188.1
Average annual rainfall: 46
Retirement index: 16.22

There are nearly 90 cities in Los Angeles County. Lancaster has one of the highest rates of violent crimes in the region ... and is comparable classified in steep housing costs. Oh, and geographically, it is the most distant regional code of the beach. In short: you could do better.

Population: 160106
Age: more than 65 9.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 9
Housing costs: 18.30%
Tax rate: 9.50%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 489.9
Average annual rainfall: 7.36
Retirement index: 15,38

With a crime rate and shifting a low pensioner concentration, Milwaukee is not exactly the best place to relax and relax.

Population: 595,047
Age more than 65: 10.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 25
Housing costs: 17.20%
Tax rate: 5.60%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 1,014.20
Average annual rainfall: 34.49
Retirement index: 15,15

Ontariocall itself The next urban center in South California. But, currently, all cities in San Bernardino County, Ontario ranks fourth in terms of population.

Population: 173212
Age: more than 65 8.60%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 12
Housing costs: 21.70%
Tax rate: 7.75%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 182.6
Average annual rainfall: 15.04
Retirement index: 15.11

Yes, in Memphis, the rules of the music scene, and the barbecue is worth to travel. But it is expensive, it often rains, and it is virtually full of crime.

Population: 652717
Age: more than 65 11.80%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 21
Housing costs: 16.20%
Tax rate: 9.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 1,355.60
Average annual rainfall: 53.67
Retirement index: 15.05

Overridefifth From your income on housing costs, which is the case for prairie residents is barely an attractive perspective. And that's when you have a feed stream! For retirees, the prices of steeps even worse.

Population: 190682
Age: more than 65 8.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 12
Housing costs: 21.40%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 135.1
Average annual rainfall: 37.36
Retirement index: 14.90

Kansas City (Kansas, Missouri Pas) has some scary figures: high crime, few cultural institutions, and a medium precipitation so high that you will need to dedicate an entire wrapper closet.

Population: 151709
Age: more than 65 11.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 18
Housing costs: 17.60%
Tax rate: 9.13%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 1,218.50
Average annual rainfall: 34.14
Retirement index: 14,27

Of course, it is nice and sunny all the time in Palmdale. But retirees could be bored with tears in no time: there are almost no cultural institutions in this city of California.

Population: 157356
Age: more than 65 8.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 8
Housing costs: 17.80%
Tax rate: 9.50%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 266.9
Average annual rainfall: 7.4
Retirement index: 13.79

Irving, the percentage of retired people hovers in simple numbers. In addition, there is not much to do on the entertainment forehead. If the area you talk about, think about Grapevine instead, which borders the beautiful 180000 acres Grapevine Lake.

Population: 238289
Age: more than 65 7.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 21
Housing costs: 20.70%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent (crime rate per 100,000 people): 107
Average annual rainfall: 36.19
Retirement index: 13,58

Moreno Valley, a suburb of neighboring Riverside, has much less to offer retirees than his lively neighbor. There are fewer people over 65, fewer things to do in town and much stronger housing costs.

Population: 205,499
Older than 65: 8.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 6
Housing costs: 20.70%
Tax rate: 7.75%
Rate of violent crime (per 100,000 people): 198.2
Average annual rainfall: 12
Retirement index: 12.27

Santa Ana is sunny and hot, but it's mostly the city of a young person: less than 10% of the population is over 65 years old.

Population: 334,217
Olders of more than 65: 8.10%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 11
Housing costs: 20.40%
Tax rate: 9.25%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 246.1
Average annual rainfall: 13.6
Retirement index: 12.24

You can recognize salinas as a frame for manyliterary work throughJohn Steinbeck. These days, a century removed, it is better known as a place with a high tax rate and even higher housing costs.

Population: 157.218
Older than 65: 8.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 10
Housing costs: 19.90%
Tax rate: 9.25%
Violent crime (per 100,000 people): 356.3
Average annual rainfall: 15.47
Retirement index: 11.96

Hey,What is happening here, stay here ... But that does not mean you should!

Population: 238 702
Olders of more than 65: 9.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 12
Housing costs: 22.40%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent crime (per 100,000 people): 724.8
Average annual rainfall: 4.76
Retirement index: 11.52

A suburb of Salt Lake City, West Valley City presents high housing costs and many annual rainfall. It is also geographically in the opposite direction of the famous ski resorts in the region: Alta Ski Domain, Solitude Mountain Resort and Brighton Resort.

Population: 136 574
Older than 65: 7.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 15
Housing costs: 23.40%
Tax rate: 7.25%
Violent crime (per 100,000 people): 348.4
Average annual rainfall: 42
Retirement index: 10.41

In Fontana, housing is expensive, there are few people over 65 years old, there is not much to do and the crime rate is nothing to ignore. Of course, there is a Speedway Nascar, but California has better retirement communities.

Population: 209,665
Older than 65: 7.20%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 9
Housing costs: 20.20%
Tax rate: 7.75%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 206.3
Average annual rainfall: 14
Retirement index: 10.16

According to our internal number Crunching, San Bernardino is just one of three cities (outside the most populated 250) with a pension in index numbers to single digits.

Population: 216.239
Aged over 65: 8.60%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 13
Housing costs: 17.60%
Tax Rate: 8.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000 persons): 799
Average annual rainfall: 16.37
Retirement Index: 9.55

With overfour feet of annual rainfall, good luck goes long without being soaked in Clarksville. Do not remove the sound of the beach, the better?

Population: 150.287
Older than 65: 8.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 12
Housing costs: 23,00%
Tax rate: 9.50%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 479.5
Average annual rainfall: 50.98
Retirement Index: 7.75

With a score of retirement index hovering near zero, Killeen - a small town from Austin and Dallas - clearlynot the place you should reinstall.

Population: 143.400
Over 65: 5.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 16
Housing costs: 23.10%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 435.9
Average annual rainfall: 32.83
Retirement Index: 2.20

The best US cities for retirement

Our formula has confirmed what everyone already knows: that Florida isthe place to go for retirement. But more than just numbers, cities that we found were the best for retirement - that yes, extend beyond the Sun (Sunshine State) tends to have a lot of access to the edge of the water and public green space. Oh, and the weather isfantastivs through the painting. After all, what better way to spend your golden years that shower in golden rays?

It is dry, it's sunny, it's hot, and there is a large population of retirement age. What is not to love about Peoria?

Population: 164,173
Over 65: 16.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 21
Housing costs: 17,70%
Tax Rate: 8.10%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 160.3
Average annual precipitation: 9.03
Retirement Index: 44.65

A southern oasis grimace with restaurants, shops and lots of history, Charleston also has a population of pensioners respectively significant. If you want to retire in an urban environment, you'd be pressed to find a better postcode.

Population: 134.385
Over the age of 65: 13.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 70
Housing costs: 16.30%
Tax Rate: 9.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 169.5
Average annual rainfall: 51.06
Retirement Index: 45.54

Just north of the city of New York, but,manner More affordable (on all fronts, housing costs to simple subsistence costs costs), Yonkers also offers picturesque views of the Hudson River. Bonus: You are only 30 minutes by train from Midtown Manhattan!

Population: 200,807
Over the age of 65: 16.40%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 26
Housing costs: 15.50%
Tax Rate: 8.88%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 245.6
Average annual precipitation: 50
Retirement Index: 46.54

Just across Lake Washington from Seattle Bellevue, a town-Tech hub-hub with housing costs low housing, low levels of violent crime and high saturation of cultural institutions.

Population: 141.400
Over the age of 65: 14.10%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 62
Housing costs: 12.40%
Tax Rate: 10.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000 population): 45.2
Average annual rainfall: 42
Retirement Index: 47.96

When most people think of Oregon, they think of the hip, vibrant, cutting-edge of the street. But this hipster enclave is not perfect for retirees. Instead, those in their golden years should fix their views two hours south of Eugene, where - get this - there is azero percent tax rate!

Population: 166,575
Over 65: 14.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 45
Housing costs: 17.40%
Tax Rate: 0.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 219.8
Average annual rainfall: 46.15
Retirement Index: 48.21

As a resident of San Francisco will tell you, the weather of the city system is nothing short of magic: of course, it rains sometimes, but always seem to be temperatures of 65º to 75º Spot Sweet ... 24 hours a day , seven days a week week, 365 days a year. In addition, between the SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, International Art Museum of America, the Asian Art Museum and the Museum of ice cream (all of which are just a sample) ago enough cultural draws to entertain retired for eons.

Population: 870,887
Over 65: 14.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 59
Housing costs: 10.90%
Tax rate: 8.50%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 301.6
Average annual rainfall: 23.64
Retirement Index: 48.44

About an hour's drive south of Atlanta, Macon is home to over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees. Accordingly, each spring, the city plays home to theInternational Festival of cherry blossoms. In addition, a sixth of the population is of retirement age.

Population: 152,555
Over 65: 15.30%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 14
Housing costs: 15.1%
Tax Rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 315.9
Average annual rainfall: 45.72
Retirement Index: 48.50

Yes, it is a kind of trope that, once you turn 65, you are hiding in Florida. But it is a trope for good reason! The towns and villages here have the great weather, low taxes, little crime, and many elderly people in the same way. Exhibit A: Pemembroke Pines.

Population: 168,587
Over 65: 16.50%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 36
Housing costs: 18.30%
Tax Rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 121.7
Average annual precipitation: 65
Retirement Index: 49.51

Exhibit B: St. Petersburg.

Population: 260 999
Older than 65.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 36
Housing costs: 17.80%
Tax Rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 450.1
Average annual precipitation: 51
Retirement Index: 49.99

Exhibit C: Miami. (A bonus for pensioners pattern adjustment: this city Floridian also has the honor of being the "World Cruise Capital, "Serve morecruise passengers than anywhere else on earth.)

Population: 453,579
Over the age of 65: 16.60%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 52
Housing costs: 13.30%
Tax Rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 475.8
Average annual rainfall: 61.93
Retirement Index: 50.67

Given its proximity to Silicon Valley (and all Tech-Whiz Hubbub), it is natural to think of San Jose City as a young person. Nevertheless, a number of people over 65 people have made their home here. Moreover, regarding the major US cities, San Jose has a surprisingly harmonious relationship with nature, according to theTrust for Public LandsNearly 15% of the public space of San Jose is used for parks and about 80% of residents are not more than 10 minutes walk of one. Good road!

Population: 1,025,350
Older than 65.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 persons): 134
Housing costs: 11.40%
Tax rate: 9.25%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000): 212.9
Average annual rainfall: 15.09
Retirement Index: 51.00

With a mile and a half of non-integrated waterfront, Torrence, California, is the ideal place to settle if you want sea breezes daily.

Population: 147.195
Over 65: 16.50%
Cultural institutions (per 100 000 people): 41
Housing costs: 14.20%
Tax rate: 9.50%
Violent crime rate (per 100 000 people): 78
Average annual rainfall: 14.46
Retirement Index: 51.72

According toThe Weather ChannelThe average of the average Huntington Beach in January (the coldest month) is 50º. High average in August (the hottest) is 72º. What should we say?

Population: 200,652
Over 65: 16.80%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 38
Housing costs: 14.40%
Tax rate: 7.75%
Violent crime (per 100,000 people): 142.9
Average annual rainfall: 12
Retirement index: 52.33

Hollywood (Florida One), a medium-sized city just north of Miami and just south of Fort Lauderdale, is basically the paradise of retirees. Not only is it at home to a walk of two and a half kilometers by the sea, but you will also find a heavy weightSeven Golf courses approved by the PGA in the city. !

Population: 151 998
More than 65: 16.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 64
Housing costs: 18.90%
Tax rate: 7.00%
Rate of violent crime (per 100,000 people): 152.1
Average annual rainfall: 64.37
Retirement index: 54.23

Throughcertain reportsThe city of New York has more than 25,000 bars and restaurants. There are nearly 2,000 parks. Oh, and does not even lead us to start all theaters, museums and music rooms. If there is one thing to say about the city that never sleeps is that you will never want to do things to do here in your golden years.

Population: 8,537,673
More than 65: 16.80%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 67
Housing costs: 14.70%
Tax rate: 8.00%
Violent crime (per 100,000 people): 345.5
Average annual rainfall: 46.23
Retirement index: 54.25

Port St. Lucie a beautifulWhite sand beaches and A robust retirement community. In fact, every two months, the city hosts theGolden Years Senior Dance, what it sounds like exactly. Oh, and did we mention sunsets? (Head your eyes.)

Population: 185,132
Olders of more than 65: 19.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 22
Housing costs: 22.00%
Tax rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 74.2
Average annual rainfall: 58
Retirement index: 54,67

We could catch upfun facts About Los Angeles of now 'Til Sundown-like how there isapparently More museums per capita than anywhere else in the world. We could draw attention to the fact that L.A. is the epicenter of one of the largest metropolitan areas of the globe and residents are never more numerous than dozens of socal cities (which you will find on this list). We could point out that Hollywood is the unofficial capital of the entertainment industry. But the only thing you really need to know about L.A. is that there is simplyso much of Go happens, the probability of boredom is zero per cent.

Population: 3,976,322
Older than 65.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 198
Housing costs: 15.60%
Tax rate: 9.50%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 423.2
Average annual rainfall: 18.67
Retirement index: 56.07

Venice, California, could frequently draw comparisons on his name Italian, but Fort Lauderdale is thereal VENISE OF AMERICA. With more than 150 kilometers of canals, residents are never more than stone games access to the waterfront.

Population: 178,752
More than 65: 16.70%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 90
Housing costs: 15.90%
Tax rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 302.3
Average annual rainfall: 66.49
Retirement index: 58.23

Of course, Glendale's tax rate is a bit high, but relatively low housing costs compensate for this. Take a one-year sun and close to downtown L.A. (only 10 miles) and you have an ideal place to reinstall.

Population: 200 831
More than 65: 16.50%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 83
Housing costs: 15.00%
Tax rate: 10.25%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 55.3
Average annual rainfall: 19
Retirement index: 58.29

Yes, Las Vegas can be one of the worst places in retirement, but close to Henderson (15 km south of the city of Sin) is one of the best. Not only you will find a low rate of crime and a small rain (yes, it's the desert after all), you will also find rapid developmentLas Vegas Lake, a living suburban massive luxury complex that offers a resident resort life. "

Population: 292 969
Olders of more than 65: 18.60%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 48
Housing costs: 19.00%
Tax rate: 8.25%
Rate of violent crime (per 100,000 people): 72.8
Average annual rainfall: 6,92
Retirement index: 58.59

Remember all these Bona Fides we disassembled Pasadena, California? Well, we forgot one: it houses the city center of the member in the south of California. (See above.)

Population: 142 059
Older than 65.50%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 124
Housing costs: 15.50%
Tax rate: 10.25%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 219
Average annual rainfall: 21.27
Retirement index: 59.29

Palm trees, weak taxes, great sunsets and an important part of the retirement age population ... What's wrong?

Population: 236,387
Older than 65.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 147
Housing costs: 15.50%
Tax rate: 7.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 117.5
Average annual rainfall: 70.44
Retirement index: 60.31

Florida can be the best state of retiring in, overall but cape coral-which is the eighth city of Florida on the best of the list - is far away and farthe Best town of Floridian to settle. It's all thanks to its yacht basin, golf clubs and acres and acres of green spaces.

Population: 179,804
Older than 65: 21.90%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 21
Housing costs: 22.40%
Tax rate: 6.50%
Violent crime (per 100,000 people): 94.9
Average annual rainfall: 53
Retirement index: 64.44

Weak taxes and easy access to the beach make Warren a place of choice to settle during your golden years. Nice wonder that almost a quarter of the population is of retirement age.

Population: 135,125
Olders of more than 65: 23.20%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 18
Housing costs: 19.40%
Tax rate: 6.00%
Violent crime rate (per 100,000 people): 334.1
Average annual rainfall: 34
Retirement index: 67.28

Low taxes, low housing costs, low crime rates and minimum annual rainfall render Scottsdale a key location for retirees.

But the main draw goes well beyond our formula: according toStatistics Collected by the city, nearly 9 million people visit Scottsdale a year - probably to return to thehundreds of hundreds Spas in town. In other words, live in Scottsdale, and you will not have to visit the family; They will want to visit you.

Population: 246,645
Older than 65: 23.00%
Cultural institutions (per 100,000 people): 69
Housing costs: 15.10%
Tax rate: 8.05%
Rate of violent crime (per 100,000 people): 74.7
Average annual rainfall: 10.32
Retirement index: 79.41

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