10 Best Towns for Middle Class Retirement

The Villages golf carts
Golf carts are a preferred mode of transportation in The Villages, Fla. Image credit: © Jillian Cain | Dreamstime.com

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

Sun City Ariz.
Sun City, Ariz. Image credit: © Timrobertsaerial | Dreamstime.com

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

Farmers Market Villages
Farmer’s market near Paddock Square in The Villages, Fla. Image credit: © Serenethos | Dreamstime.com

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

• 10 Best, Worst States for Retirement 2024

• Top Affluent Cities for Retirees in 2024

• This Idyllic Suburb is the Best Small Town for Retiree Living

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Veteran financial services industry journalist Brian Anderson joined 401(k) Specialist as Managing Editor in January 2019. He has led editorial content for a variety of well-known properties including Insurance Forums, Life Insurance Selling, National Underwriter Life & Health, and Senior Market Advisor. He has always maintained a focus on providing readers with timely, useful information intended to help them build their business.

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