Michigan

Why is this state on our list of the best retirement destinations in the Midwest?

Charlevoix Township

As a famous summer town, Charlevoix only has roughly 1,800 year-round residents. But sees its population double in size during the warmer seasons.

The average age of most full-time residents is 54, meaning anyone who settles here is sure to meet plenty of people at a similar juncture in life.

Surrounded on either side by a lake, Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, there are many opportunities to spend more time with mother nature outdoors and on the water.

Traverse City

This might be a tourist town, but for the 15,550 residents of Traverse City, Michigan, it’s also one of the best retirement destinations in the Midwest.

Home to many attractions and cultural events, including a cherry festival, a film festival, and a wide variety of restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other fantastic local businesses, there’s no shortage of recreation.

Meanwhile, its beachside location and numerous forests, trails, and ski slopes are an outdoor enthusiast’s fantasy.

Even though the average property price in this charming little town is slightly above the US average, it’s still reasonably affordable at $216,800 for a single-family home.