Where are the Baby Boomers Planning to Retire?

With baby boomers reaching retirement age, there isOn top of that, Colorado also offers world classic
going to be a large number of retirees looking for adownhill skiing. The ski towns are rather expensive,
new place to live. With there being so many differentbut you can live within a short drive of them for a
places to move to, all with their own ups and downsfraction of the price. The Main drawback for some
to each, one really needs to do some researchpeople is much of the state does get heavy snow in
before making the move. Each state in the U.S. canthe winter and with the mountains this can mean
be a fine place for retirement but this article is goingmany roads will close and things can stand still.
to focus on three of the most popular retirementAnother popular state to retire in is Arizona. Arizona
destinations, Florida, Colorado, and Arizona.offers many different climates all within a couple of
One of the most popular spots to move to forhour drive from each other. The weather is beautiful
retirement is Florida. Florida offers much to peoplein Arizona and while there is a lack of lakes and
who have retired. The weather is beautiful (whenbeaches, at least there are no hurricanes to worry
there is no hurricanes) and the state has more beachabout. Towns like Prescott or Flagstaff are in higher
front then almost any other state in the U.S. Whileelevations with great wildlife and mountains.
some parts of Florida like Miami or Marco Island canOr you can live in the south near Tucson or Phoenix.
have a very high cost of living, much of the state isIt is really amazing to be in 90-100 degree weather
still very affordable. Florida also offers retirementone minute in Phoenix, then you can drive two hours
communities for any budget.north and there will be snow on the ground in the
Retirement communities are very popular for seniorsshade. Arizona offers much for retirees. It is a great
who want an active lifestyle. There is golf, cards, potstate for golf and outdoor living. Towns like Sedona
lucks and many other events to stay busy and haveare also very popular for the beautiful red rock
fun. Probably the biggest downside to Florida is theformations.
hurricane season. It seems that Florida has been hitOne of the main drawbacks to retiring in Arizona is
especially hard over the last 10 years which makesthe extreme heat in the summers in the south, the
for some inconveniences with having to board upPhoenix valley rivals Los Angeles for Smog, and with
your house and it can really make your insuranceit being a largely desert state there is a lack of
more expensive then what you might be used to.water.
Colorado is another popular state to retire in.Florida, Colorado and Arizona are all worth considering
Colorado offers beautiful mountains living, or if youfor your retirement. Each state is a great place to
prefer, you can live on lower grounds with a greatlive in their own right. Each state also has retirement
view of the mountains from your house. Like Florida,communities or other great housing for couples or
there are some very expensive towns to live in thatsingles to enjoy.
not everyone can afford, but there also are veryEach of these states can be a wonderful place to
affordable places to live with a lot to offer. One ofretire.
the biggest benefits of living in Colorado is the RockyBefore you decide where to move, some of the key
Mountains. Living in the mountains or in the foothillsfactors are going to be your budget, what kind of
can offer breathtaking surroundings for yourweather you prefer and do you prefer mountains,
retirement. The mountains and rivers provide somebeaches or scenic desert climates?
of the best in kayaking, hiking and fly fishing in theFinally, consider how far away your family may live.
nation.You'll want to see those kids and grandkids!