10 Best Places to Retire in Virginia

1. Roanoke

Costs of living: 11.1 percent lower than US average

Median home value: $135,500

Violent crime rates: 67.8

Number of doctors per capita: 428

Roanoke ranks as first on our list of 10 best places to retire in Virginia. The city which is nicknamed the Star City of the South because of the abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities is also the second cheapest place on our list. In 2013, the Huffington Post ranked Roanoke as the second Most Affordable City to retire, while Market watch placed it among the best places for seniors in Virginia. The city also found its place on Only in your state and Niche lists. The only downside of living in Roanoke is high crime rates which are well above the US average.