Most surveys report that many people want to retire in a small town or rural location.  Yet an urban retirement has benefits, too. It is true that cities are usually more expensive than small towns, and cities sometimes have a higher crime rate than less populated areas, but they generally have a bounty of amenities - theater, museums, movies, shopping, sporting events, etc. - that smaller towns cannot match.  Health care facilities are often more sophisticated; dining options are usually more varied and transportation options are generally more in-depth than in small towns.  And residents usually come from a wide socioeconomic spectrum, creating an interesting tapestry of cultures and viewpoints.   So while small towns and rural spots have a lot to offer and always will, cities are worth a look at retirement time, too.

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Sun City Population: 35,000 | Percentage Age 45 or Better: 97% | Cost of Living: 10% Below U.S. Average | Crime Rate: Meets U.S. Average

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Arizona Stats:

Population, year 2009 estimate - 6,595,778

Persons 65 years old and over, year 2009 - 13.1%

High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, year 2000 - 81%

Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, year 2000 - 23.5%

Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, year 2009 - 30.8%

White persons, not Hispanic, percent, year 2009 - 57.3%

Median household income, year 2008 - $51,009

Social Security taxed? No

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

 

 

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