11 Best Places to Retire in Denver

5. Louisville

Score: 17

Average commute time: 21.68

Median home price: $396,000

Cost of living index: 140.9

Doctors per 100K: 363

A bit farther away, some 25 miles away from Denver sits Louisville, just a stone’s throw away from the Rocky Mountains, making for a hell of a view. Since we’re so close to the mountains you’ll be able to enjoy about 10 ski areas close by, dozens of parks, but also trails and even an 18-hole public golf course if you’re into this sport.

Louisville has a pretty high median home price, getting really close to $400,000, but you’ll certainly be able to find cheaper houses if you look close enough. The cost of living is also a bit high, namely 140.9, so you’re going to pay quite a bit over the national average. Of course, there’s always room for improvement. There’s also a high number of doctors in the area so you’ll be able to find help in case of need.

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4. Superior

Score: 18

Average commute time: 23.4

Median home price: $424,100

Cost of living index: 146,2

Doctors per 100K: 363

A few miles northwest of Denver, close to Boulder, sits the town of Superior. If you love nature, you’ll be happy to hear there are plenty of parks in the area, including some designed for kids, which will come in handy if the grandkids come visiting every now and then. There are also plenty other open spaces and miles and miles of trails connecting the neighborhood parks. Retailers, restaurants and all the services you’d need are close by, and there’s even an ice rink if you enjoy skating or want to pick it up now.

The median home price in the area is a bit high and so is the cost of living. There are also enough doctors in the area to take care of your needs, and you’re also close enough to Denver to make the drive in case of need.

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