Wealthiest and Safest Retirement Towns 6-10

10. Huntley, Illinois

The Village of Huntley, located in suburban Chicago’s Golden Corridor at the crossroads of Interstate 90 and Route 47. Safety is a huge priority in Huntley with an overall crime rate that is 92.9% lower than the state of Illinois. It has a population of 28,269 (2023).

• 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

9. Prescott, Arizona

This city in central Arizona is known for its historic Whiskey Row downtown with bars and live music venues, and Watson Lake, home to hundreds of bird species, and a circuit of trails runs among the granite boulders dotting its shore. It has a population of 47,757 (2023).

• 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

8. Lincoln, California

Lincoln is a city in Placer County, part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It grew 282% between 2000 and 2010, making it the fastest-growing city over 10,000 people in the U.S. at the time. It has a population of 54,538 (2023).

• 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

7. Mesquite, Nevada

Mesquite is a city in Clark County, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Known for exceptional golf courses and upscale casinos and spas, it has a population of 22,786 (2023).

• 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

6. Centerville, Ohio

Centerville is a city in Montgomery County. A core suburb of Metro Dayton, it is known for its beautiful neighborhoods, historic downtown, and an impressive collection of early stone houses, earning it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. It has a population of 25,754 (2023). 

• 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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