This article takes a look at the 5 safest places to retire in the US. If you wish to read our detailed analysis on navigating retirement living in the US, you may go to 20 Safest Places To Retire in the US.
5. Plano, Texas
Insider Monkey Score: 64
Safety Score: 75.31
Health Score: 50.9
Median One-bedroom Rental: $1,448
Average Monthly Grocery for One: $351
Starting off our top five is Plano in Northern Texas. Plano is known as a booming commercial and financial center, which means that the city carries all of the necessary amenities needed for a comfortable life. Retirees can visit the Heritage Farmstead Museum – which is built on a former sheep ranch – the Interurban Railway Museum, and the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve.
4. Portland, Maine
Insider Monkey Score: 64
Safety Score: 83.99
Health Score: 56.38
Median One-bedroom Rental: $2,300
Average Monthly Grocery for One: $405
Our next pick holds the highest safety score on our list. With an 83.99 score, Portland is among the safest places to retire in the US. While the initial figures may seem to be on the expensive side, Portland does carry more affordable living options. For instance, Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z) offers one-bedroom rentals as low as $1,300 and Maine also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits. Residents can also visit the Old Port waterfront where they will find a variety of shops and restaurants.
3. Boise, Idaho
Insider Monkey Score: 66
Safety Score: 81.3
Health Score: 50.12
Median One-bedroom Rental: $1,395
Average Monthly Grocery for One: $389
Named as one of the best cities to retire for 2024, Boise in Idaho is also one of the safest places to retire in the US. Favorable climate, a range of trails and parks, and several historical buildings, the city has lots to keep residents entertained. Retirees who choose to make Boise their forever home can visit the Julia Davis Park, the Idaho Botanical Garden, and the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial.
2. Rochester, New York
Insider Monkey Score: 71
Safety Score: 77.13
Health Score: 50.49
Median One-bedroom Rental: $1,025
Average Monthly Grocery for One: $361
The number two spot is taken by another New York city – Rochester. The city is home to the University of Rochester which makes it an ideal place for retirees looking to spend their Golden Years in a college town. Residents can visit the Seneca Park Zoo, the Strong National Museum of Play, and the George Eastman Museum for some out-and-about adventures.
1. Lincoln, Nebraska
Insider Monkey Score: 76
Safety Score: 78.46
Health Score: 50.4
Median One-bedroom Rental: $790
Average Monthly Grocery for One: $361
The safest city spot on our list is taken by the capital of Nebraska – Lincoln. The Sunken Gardens, the observatory decks at the Nebraska State Capitol, and the Sheldon Museum of Art are among the city’s best offerings. To top it off, the city also offers affordable living, great for retirees on a budget.
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