California, with its amazing natural scenery and sunny weather throughout the year, makes a desirable destination for the elderly ready to say goodbye to grinding.
A recent analysis by Retirement Living, a platform for pension planning services, has selected 10 most retired cities for those who think about spending their golden years in Golden State.
The menu, which takes into account the ability to afford costs, adults, climate, and access to health care and entertainment, go away from the largest city of California, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, which instead builds housing costs in suburbs.
1. Roseville
Roseville, a suburb heaven located outside the Sacramento, has several main sale points for retirees. With approximately 19 percent of its 160,000 population of its population between 65 years and over, the city has already a largely prosperous society ready to embrace new arrivals.
Although it is not cheap in most criteria, the city has the average price of the house of $ 635,000 – less than the average state of $ 859,700, according to RDFIN data. Rent, on the other hand, is one of the most expensive options in the list, at an average price of $ 2,158.
However, people in Roseville work relatively well: poverty rate, by 5.6 percent, much lower than the state level, 11.3 percent, indicating that the population is not struggling to meet their needs.
2. Oceanside
Many retirees dream about waking up every day with a beautiful view of the ocean, and this is what Oceanside, located in San Diego County. The city has already a large society, with 20 percent of its population between 65 years and over.
The average house price is 850,000 dollars – not less than the average country – while the average rent is $ 2,293. Perhaps due to the high housing costs, the Oceanside poverty rate is slightly higher than Roseville, by 8.3 percent.
3. Torrance
Torrance is close to Los Angeles to make residents feel that they are not far from the city’s amenities while avoiding its chaos, crowds and daily traffic.
It is clear that retirees appreciate the city, as the population between the ages of 65 and over 21.6 per cent of its total population – the highest percentage of the elderly in the retirement living list.
This is not the retirement paradise that everyone can tolerate. The average price of Torrance house, at $ 1.3 million, is definitely on the high side. Rent is about $ 2049.
Despite the high housing costs, the city has a poverty rate of 7.3 percent, which is still less than average state.
4. Vacafil
Facavel, in Solano Province, stands out to provide more housing options at reasonable prices compared to the Gulf region, as well as community amenities and a moderate living cost.
The average house selling in the city is $ 637,500, and the average rent is about $ 2,155 per month. Thanks to its proximity to the SACRARENTO, VACAVILLE is a great choice for retirees who want to live in a relatively small society with access to basic care services and amenities in a larger city.
5. Richmond
Not far from San Francisco, Richmond makes a great choice for retirees who want to live in the Gulf region without the troubles of the large city or its frightening prices.
The average price of the house in the city is 569,500 dollars – much less than in San Francisco – the average rental price is affordable (for the region) 1814 dollars per month.
However, the city has the highest poverty rate in the living menu, 10.8 percent, indicating that local services may not be good like those provided by some other destinations.
6. Modesto
For those who have a more strict budget, Modesto offers some of the best housing prices in the state. The average selling price for the typical home in the Central City of the Central City is 457,600 dollars, while the rent is about $ 1,645.
However, the city is not particularly common among retirees, as only 16.2 percent of the population are 65 or larger. Retirement experts told retirement that the 12 percent poverty rate of Modesto “also indicates that the region faces some economic challenges that may affect everything from public services to stability in the long term.”
7. Santa Rosa
In the heart of the country of wine in California, Santa Rosa is an excellent choice for those looking for natural beauty and local culture. Not by chance, 20.6 percent of its inhabitants are already represented by the population between the ages of 65 and above.
However, housing is not cheap, as the average house selling price is about $ 745,000 and medium rental at $ 2072. In addition, the poverty rate is higher than average, at 11.4 percent. This may affect the quality of maintaining local infrastructure or the amount of increased monthly expenses over time.
8. A ox
Framing the beautiful city of Santa Monica, which has Ox means, provides peace and calm. The region includes a strong large society, by 20.6 percent of its total population, and its poverty rate is low at 6.4 percent.
But the cost of housing makes the city affordable for those who have larger pockets; The average house price is $ 1.1 million, and the average rent is 2743 dollars, which is the highest level in the list.
9, Wadi Simi
Simi Valley, located in Ventura, is another choice for retirees looking for magic in the small city and natural beauty. However, the cost of housing is a point again: the average price for the house is $ 855.00, while the average rental price is $ 2,406.
10. Valigo
Vallejo is perfect for retirees who want to live in the Gulf region but cannot bear the cost of San Francisco. The average house prices are about $ 537500, and the average rent is about 1981 dollars. But the poverty rate in the city is the highest in the list, at 12.3 percent, indicating that public services may be less reliable.
Despite these concerns, 18.3 percent of Vallego residents are the elderly.
