America’s 30 Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Towns

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 0.47

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 14.01

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $36,275

• Single-family average home value: $329,817

• Livability score: 84

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• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 1.89

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 11.97

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $39,396

• Single family average home value: $406,306

• Livability score: 76

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 1.43

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 6.91

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $47,966

• Single-family average home value: $646,552

• Livability score: 67

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 3.51

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 14.42

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $40,660

• Single-family average home value: $614,569

• Livability score: 72

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 0.42

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 5.19

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $30,962

• Single-family average home value: $400,135

• Livability score: 73

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• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 3.22

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 34.40

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $40,311

• Single-family average home value: $259,767

• Livability score: 68

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 1.06

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 13.95

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $47,944

• Single-family average home value: $939,775

• Livability score: 88

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 2.88

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 12.32

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $32,852

• Single-family average home value: $488,313

• Livability score: 63

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 1.66

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 22.09

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $45,771

• Single-family average home value: $922,559

• Livability score: 82

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• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 0.53

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 5.42

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $42,241

• Single-family average home value: $481,924

• Livability score: 73

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 2.94

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 27.64

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $52,918

• Single-family average home value: $1,441,223

• Livability score: 77

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 2.61

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 9.31

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $30,927

• Single-family average home value: $461,185

• Livability score: 62

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 3.17

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 16.78

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $47,540

• Single-family average home value: $1,190,655

• Livability score: 71

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• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 1.83

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 24.34

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $50,039

• Single-family average home value: $769,008

• Livability score: 57

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 3.94

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 27.02

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $42,229

• Single-family average home value: $1,491,445

• Livability score: 61

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 5.06

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 16.50

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $30,211

• Single-family average home value: $386,845

• Livability score: 67

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 2.73

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 35.41

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $61,573

• Single-family average home value: $1,085,436

• Livability score: 49

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• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 4.48

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 40.11

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $40,259

• Single-family average home value: $506,656

• Livability score: 69

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 3.12

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 48.15

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $44,823

• Single-family average home value: $1,086,655

• Livability score: NA

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 0.48

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 18.42

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $24,710

• Single family average home value: $390,387

• Livability score: 80

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 4.33

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 20.62

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $25,343

• Single family average home value: $319,536

• Livability score: 64

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• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 2.57

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 5.10

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $41,304

• Single family average home value: $763,752

• Livability score: 71

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 4.99

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 16.94

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $37,920

• Single family average home value: $414,314

• Livability score: NA

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 2.78

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 36.27

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $48,118

• Single family average home value: $627,545

• Livability score: 51

• Violent crime per 1,000 residents: 5.75

• Property crime rate per 1,000 residents: 36.86

• Ages 65+ average retirement income: $46,012

• Single family average home value: $1,015,431

• Livability score: 65

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Methodology: For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed cities across the country to find the safest and wealthiest city for retirees. Cities with a population percentage of ages 65 and over of at least 25% were sourced from the U.S. Census American Community Survey. For each location, GOBankingRates found total population, population ages 65 and over, total households, housing units for residents ages 65 and over with owner costs as a percentage of household income under 30% and over 30%, percentage of households with retirement income, average retirement income for households with retirement income, and household median income — all sourced from the Census American Community Survey. Using this data, the percentage of the population ages 65 and over was calculated. The cost-of-living indexes were sourced from Sperling’s BestPlaces and include the grocery, healthcare, housing, utilities, transportation and miscellaneous indexes. Using the cost-of-living indexes and the national average expenditure costs, as sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average expenditure cost for each location was calculated. The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes for each location. The average single-family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for September 2024. Using the average single-family home value, assuming a 10% down payment, and using the most recent national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, as sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data, the average mortgage was calculated. Using the average mortgage and average expenditure costs, the average total monthly and annual cost of living was calculated. Using the Crime Data Explorer from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the property crimes and violent crimes were sourced. The crime rate per 1,000 residents was calculated for both property and violent crime rates. The property crime rate per 1,000 residents was scored and weighted at 1.00, the violent crime rate per 1,000 residents was scored and weighted at 1.00, the selected monthly owner costs as a percentage of household income for residents aged 65 and over were scored and weighted at 1.00, the percentage of households that receive retirement income was scored and weighted at 1.00 and the average retirement income for households whom receive retirement income was scored and weighted at 1.00. All the scores were summed and sorted to show the wealthiest and safest places to live for a retiree. All data was collected on and is up to date as of Nov. 8, 2024.

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