Located in the tax-friendly state of Delaware, Wilmington is a great place for older Americans to walk and play golf.
SmartAsset ranked the best cities for an active retirement, factoring in walk scores and the amount of golf courses and fitness-related business, along with tax rates, the number doctor’s offices, and the senior population percentage.
Other cities on the list include Portland, Maine, which has plenty of trails for walkers and bicyclists, and Santa Barbara, Calif., one of the nation’s top wine destinations.
Florida had several entries in the top 25, but Arizona had none. A few cold-weather cities, such as Missoula, Mont., and Erie, Pa., made the cut.
The East Coast is best for an active retirement. Six of our top 10 cities are located off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Advertisement
Related Stories
New-Home Sales
Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March
Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March
Labor + Trade Relations
Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
Build to Rent
Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development