10 Best Towns for Middle Class Retirement
10. Englewood, Florida
• Household median income: $61,734
• Single family home average value: $382,567
• Annual cost of living: $47,686
• Average Social Security Benefits: $25,610
9. Mesquite, Nevada
• Household median income: $69,146
• Single family home average value: $406,306
• Annual cost of living: $48,562
• Average Social Security Benefits: $26,855
8. Punta Gorda, Florida
• Household median income: $75,898
• Single family home average value: $419,564
• Annual cost of living: $49,123
• Average Social Security Benefits: $28,854
7. Sun City Center, Florida
• Household median income: $64,661
• Single family home average value: $341,594
• Annual cost of living: $45,845
• Average Social Security Benefits: $26,759
6. Sun City, Arizona
• Household median income: $51,263
• Single family home average value: $329,036
• Annual cost of living: $44,204
• Average Social Security Benefits: $25,346
5. Venice, Florida
• Household median income: $68,843
• Single family home average value: $466,895
• Annual cost of living: $53,436
• Average Social Security Benefits: $27,226
4. Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
• Household median income: $68,580
• Single family home average value: $305,455
• Annual cost of living: $41,487
• Average Social Security Benefits: $28,754
3. Sun City West, Arizona
• Household median income: $61,941
• Single family home average value: $398,930
• Annual cost of living: $48,781
• Average Social Security Benefits: $28,190
2. Green Valley City, Arizona
• Household median income: $57,785
• Single family home average value: $321,915
• Annual cost of living: $41,989
• Average Social Security Benefits: $27,102
1. The Villages, Florida
• Household median income: $73,415
• Single family home average value: $408,342
• Annual cost of living: $48,808
• Average Social Security Benefits: $30,704
The Villages, a large, master-planned, age-restricted retirement community of more than 130,000 residents located in central Florida, designed for active retirees and offering a wide range of recreational activities and services tailored to this demographic.
With multiple Disney-like town squares, more than 50 golf courses, and a full continuum of care (including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation), the community is designed to promote an active, social lifestyle for retirees.
SEE ALSO:
• Best and Worst U.S. Cities to Retire in 2024: WalletHub
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