| If you are someone looking for a dream place | | | | population of about 106,700 and a median |
| to live your retirement life, here are the | | | | resident age of 33.2 years. |
| top five best choices according to AARP The | | | | |
| Magazine, which is a bi-monthly periodical | | | | Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is a paradise for |
| that represents the 50+ market. | | | | retired people and ranks number 3 on the |
| | | | list. With a land area of 1.2 sq. miles, the |
| These dream cities have everything a retiree | | | | city has a population of about 1,550 |
| could ask for. AARP Researchers selected the | | | | residents and a median age of 57. About 38% |
| cheapest cities based on factors such as | | | | of the residents are 65 years and above and |
| affordability, income, property and sales | | | | the number is expected to increase to 75% in |
| tax. Of these, five dream places were | | | | the next 25 years. Residents enjoy a variety |
| selected considering additional criteria such | | | | of benefits such as low property taxes, sales |
| as weather, recreational opportunities, | | | | tax exemption on many items, and tax |
| livability, health care and transportation. | | | | exemption on some retirement benefits. |
| | | | Residents love the beach, the central |
| Las Cruces, New Mexico tops the list of five | | | | location and small town feel. |
| dream cities for retired people. There are | | | | |
| about 82,600 residents in this community and | | | | Memphis, Tennessee is the fourth dream city |
| the median age of the population is 31.2 | | | | on the list. With its big-city style and |
| years. Las Cruces is a beautiful city | | | | small- town charm, the city is another great |
| characterized by affordable homes, excellent | | | | place for retirees. Its ongoing |
| quality of life, great year-round weather and | | | | revitalization, numerous tax benefits, rich |
| plenty of attractions. Locals enjoy low | | | | culture, and abundant attractions such as the |
| property taxes and outdoor activities such as | | | | Mississippi Delta region are big hits with |
| hiking and camping in the mountains. The New | | | | the locals. The city has a resident |
| Mexico State University situated in the city | | | | population of 672,200 people with a median |
| is a plus. This college town offers a | | | | age of 31.9 years. |
| wonderful culture and a relaxed lifestyle. | | | | |
| | | | St. George, Utah with its desert landscape is |
| Charleston, South Carolina is the next best | | | | an appealing city that ranks fifth on the |
| dream city one would love to retire in. | | | | list. According to a 2006 AARP report, St. |
| Locals enjoy tax exemption on social security | | | | George is one of the ten fastest growing |
| benefits. Charleston is known for its | | | | counties in the U.S. for people who are 60 |
| civility, and according to one expert in | | | | and above. Locals enjoy several tax |
| etiquette, has been judged the best-mannered | | | | advantages, excellent outdoor entertainment |
| city in America nine times in a row. The | | | | and proximity to major nearby attractions. |
| city's friendliness and regal reputation is | | | | The city has a population of 64,200 and |
| maintained by its livability court, the only | | | | median resident age of 31.4 years. |
| one of its kind in the U.S, which addresses | | | | |
| minor quality-of-life complaints such as | | | | Whether you are buying a family home, or a |
| barking dogs, loud parties and smelly trash. | | | | full-time retirement home, make your dreams |
| The Senior Scholars program at the military | | | | come true by obtaining the services of a real |
| college and non-degree courses at the College | | | | estate professional to help you in the home |
| of Charleston are hot favorites among | | | | buying process. |
| residents. The city has an estimated | | | | |