Two New Jersey Towns Are Among the Most Livable Cities in the U.S. for Seniors
2 Great Towns In New Jersey For Seniors
When you are thinking about retirement, the term "most livable for seniors" is a popular search phrase because let's face it when you have busted your butt for 40-50 years you wanna spend your "golden years" in a nice place. No one wants to deal with issues like a "lack" of affordable housing, healthcare, and a clean town.
In a recent article from Reader's Digest, they looked at the top issues of concern for those retiring (seniors)
- Affordable, accessible housing
- Walkable, convenient neighborhoods
- Reliable public transit
- Clean environments
- Nearby health care
- Social activities
- Opportunities for growth
"Within these seven categories, AARP used 61 indicators to determine a community’s livability scores."
Where Are The Most Livable Cities In New Jersey For Seniors?
Reader's Digest has 2 New Jersey towns on their Top 10 list. Both of the towns are located in Bergen County.
- Great Neck Plaza, New York: 73
- Aspen, Colorado: 70
- Gunnison, Colorado: 69
- Montpelier, Vermont: 68
- Takoma Park, Maryland: 68
- Falls Church, Virginia: 68
- Fairview, New Jersey: 68
- La Crescent, Minnesota: 68
- Winterset, Iowa: 68
- Cliffside Park, New Jersey: 68
New Jersey and Colorado are the only two states to have two towns in the Top 10 list. "Interestingly, nine of those cities are in the “small” category, with populations between 5,000 and 24,999. Coming in at No. 10 overall, Cliffside Park, New Jersey, ranks highest among mid-size cities, which have populations of 25,000 to 99,999."
So, if you are approaching retirement and thinking about where you want to spend your "senior" years, take a few moments after reading this post to look at the post from Reader's Digest and see what you should be looking at when it comes to "livability."
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