Finding a place to retire that is safe, affordable, culturally interesting, and offers good healthcare can be a challenge. Florida is still a popular retirement destination, but many seniors are considering other options. spending their golden years in the MidwestSome communities have lower costs of living.
Recent Studies Have Affected the Acknowledgement of the Right to Participate in a Public Meeting WalletHub survey recommends Minneapolis The Midwest is a popular destination for retired people looking to relocate.
The report compared 182 cities and took four categories into consideration: affordability, health care, activities and quality of life. WalletHub rated the 45 metrics within these categories using a 100-point system, where 100 is the best.
Minneapolis, which was ranked third, had an overall score 59.01. There are many elderly-friendly jobs in the city, so older residents can supplement their fixed income by working. According to WalletHub.com, more than 20 percent Minneapolis workers are 65 and older. However, its overall affordability ranked pretty low—96th. Minnesota taxes Social Security benefits, federal pensions as well other types of retirement income.
Minneapolis is home to a number of senior centres and recreation centers. It ranks eighth nationally for their availability. It also has a strong health care system, including a large number of gerontologists. The city’s hospital system also ranked eighth overall, and Minneapolis was 34th in retiree-friendliness.
Minneapolis was ranked 6th in the United States by The Institute for Quality of Life and named the happiest U.S. city in 2024. Livability’s rankings Best places to Live in 2022 This is also an outdoor-friendly spot. It’s also a great place to go outdoors. parks department Notes that the city is home to 22 lakes and gardens, seven golf courses and 180 parks, with 55 miles worth of biking and walking trails. Walk Score, owned by Redfin and a subsidiary of Redfin, named Minneapolis as the top city for walking in early 2024. most bikeable city in America.
Other Midwestern cities that made the list are Madison, Wisconsin (No. Madison, Wisconsin (No. 9). Madison is ranked sixth for quality of life, and third for health care.
The full report is available on wallethub.com.
