7 Best Places to Retire in Arizona

2. Greenlee

Score: 20

Median home price: $79,200

Cost of living index: 83.6

Average commute time: 15.18

Crime index: 53

Doctors per 100K: 59

One of the least populated counties in Arizona, Greenlee comes second on our list of 7 best places to retire in Arizona. The county covers 1,848 square miles and it is called home by over 8,400 people. Greenlee is situated in the eastern area of the state, bordering New Mexico.

As far as activities go, you can visit the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, where you can enjoy some time in nature or go camping, fishing or hunting. You may also check out the Coronado Trail or just enjoy walking on many trails across the county looking for semi-precious gems and minerals which can be found, in some areas, literally on the ground.

The median home price in the area is below $80,000 while the cost of living index is 83.6, well below the national average. You won’t be spending too much time in traffic either since the average commute time is a bit over 15 minutes.

Best Places to Retire in Arizona