1. Knoxville, Tennessee
With a population of 187,603, of which 30% are older than 50, it is no wonder that Knoxville, Tennessee, made it to our list of the best southeast cities for retirees. This place has anything a senior can dream of, and the best part is that the prices are extremely accessible.
We know that retirees love quality medical services, and Knoxville definitely has this. Also, you don’t have to worry about getting to a hospital because all six major hospitals are conveniently located throughout the city.
The cost of living is another important aspect that any senior is interested in. Hopefully, Knoxville has a cost of living that is lower than the national average, and it also does not have state income taxes. That means you don’t have to pay extra taxes on your Social Security income, your pension, or your 401(k). The median home value is $261,151, which is great compared to other cities of the same size.
I agree 100%, Anita. The Midwestern states, in some of the smaller cities and towns, like Monona or Verona, WI, are among the BEST places to retire. They are very health-conscious communities with walking trails, cycling trails, parks, and lakes throughout Madison, WI, and the suburbs.
Looking for a warm State on the East Coast….non-hurricane location if possible.
Retired Air Force MSGT . Widower (recent). If a Military Base is nearby so much the better but not a deciding factor. Looking for a comfortable, year round weather location.
Virginia Beach area familiar to me. Lived there for4 years and really fell in love with it. However maybe your suggestions might enhance my thinking.
I just want to travel during the year that’s all send me some places in the United States of course
Just looking for some place to just travel during the year send me some of that
Asheville, NC?? Really?? They’re still digging out after Helene. Proves that this websie is click bait.
Trenton, FL
very lay back, weather is not cold it is not hot, lot of trees and lakes
Who wrote this Ashville just got washed away. Athens is a horrible place for seniors. You have to deal with all the partying and football games. Nobody wants to move to Florida. They are leaving down there because of hurricanes and government.
Please send me the best cities to retire
Knoxville is also where a World’s Fair was held in the 1980s, and it’s close to Oak Ridge, where the A-bomb was researched as part of the Manhattan Project. As for Ashville, have you forgotten about Biltmore, the largest private home in the US and built by the tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt?
So, retire where all the hurricanes and tornado dangers are at! Plus all the high humidity rates for us seniors! No thank you!