| If you are someone looking for a dream place to | | | | favorites among residents. The city has an |
| live your retirement life, here are the top five | | | | estimated population of about 106,700 and a |
| best choices according to AARP The Magazine, | | | | median resident age of 33.2 years. |
| which is a bi-monthly periodical that represents | | | | Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is a paradise for |
| the 50+ market. | | | | retired people and ranks number 3 on the list. |
| These dream cities have everything a retiree | | | | With a land area of 1.2 sq. miles, the city has a |
| could ask for. AARP Researchers selected the | | | | population of about 1,550 residents and a median |
| cheapest cities based on factors such as | | | | age of 57. About 38% of the residents are 65 |
| affordability, income, property and sales tax. Of | | | | years and above and the number is expected to |
| these, five dream places were selected | | | | increase to 75% in the next 25 years. Residents |
| considering additional criteria such as weather, | | | | enjoy a variety of benefits such as low property |
| recreational opportunities, livability, health care and | | | | taxes, sales tax exemption on many items, and |
| transportation. | | | | tax exemption on some retirement benefits. |
| Las Cruces, New Mexico tops the list of five | | | | Residents love the beach, the central location and |
| dream cities for retired people. There are about | | | | small town feel. |
| 82,600 residents in this community and the | | | | Memphis, Tennessee is the fourth dream city on |
| median age of the population is 31.2 years. Las | | | | the list. With its big-city style and small- town |
| Cruces is a beautiful city characterized by | | | | charm, the city is another great place for retirees. |
| affordable homes, excellent quality of life, great | | | | Its ongoing revitalization, numerous tax benefits, |
| year-round weather and plenty of attractions. | | | | rich culture, and abundant attractions such as the |
| Locals enjoy low property taxes and outdoor | | | | Mississippi Delta region are big hits with the locals. |
| activities such as hiking and camping in the | | | | The city has a resident population of 672,200 |
| mountains. The New Mexico State University | | | | people with a median age of 31.9 years. |
| situated in the city is a plus. This college town | | | | St. George, Utah with its desert landscape is an |
| offers a wonderful culture and a relaxed lifestyle. | | | | appealing city that ranks fifth on the list. According |
| Charleston, South Carolina is the next best dream | | | | to a 2006 AARP report, St. George is one of the |
| city one would love to retire in. Locals enjoy tax | | | | ten fastest growing counties in the U.S. for people |
| exemption on social security benefits. Charleston | | | | who are 60 and above. Locals enjoy several tax |
| is known for its civility, and according to one | | | | advantages, excellent outdoor entertainment and |
| expert in etiquette, has been judged the | | | | proximity to major nearby attractions. The city |
| best-mannered city in America nine times in a | | | | has a population of 64,200 and median resident |
| row. The citys friendliness and regal reputation is | | | | age of 31.4 years. |
| maintained by its livability court, the only one of | | | | Whether you are buying a family home, or a |
| its kind in the U.S, which addresses minor | | | | full-time retirement home, make your dreams |
| quality-of-life complaints such as barking dogs, loud | | | | come true by obtaining the services of a real |
| parties and smelly trash. The Senior Scholars | | | | estate professional to help you in the home |
| program at the military college and non-degree | | | | buying process. |
| courses at the College of Charleston are hot | | | | |