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25 best places to retire
25 best places to retire
Thinking about your post-work home? You'll get huge bang for your buck – plus lots of other perks – in these towns. More
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Best places for a healthy retirement
Best places for a healthy retirement
Want to retire where residents live a long life, there are lots of doctors and hospitals nearby and you can pursue an active lifestyle? Check out these 20 towns. More
  1. Anaheim, CA
  2. North Hempstead, NY
  3. Fort Lee, NJ
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  1. Yonkers, NY
  2. Downers Grove, IL
  3. Los Angeles, CA
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100 Best Places to Live
Yes, strong local economies still exist. These small towns have 'em - plus great schools, affordable homes, low crime, and much more. More
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Which towns best suit you? Search Money's Best Places database to see your top places to live.
Region
Northeast South
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Population
8.3M
8,500
Home Prices
2008 median sales prices
$1.7M
$49K
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How we picked the 25 best places to retire
We pored through the numbers and quizzed real estate experts to identify places that offer terrific value for your housing dollar right now – plus good medical care, reasonable tax rates, lots to do, and plenty of company (many residents over age 50).

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