Atlanta is Top 10 for Retirement

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Retirees can get more bang for their retirement buck in Atlanta according to Forbes magazine, which ranks Atlanta 9th among top U.S. cities where affordable housing, low cost of living and decent job prospects are available for retirees.

The ranking took into consideration the following: the number of people over age 65 who are employed, net migration for people over 65 and the number of people living in poverty over age 65. The number of doctors per person and the number of citizens using Medicare benefits were also included.

Metro Atlanta’s senior population grew by more than 30 percent from 2000 to 2005 and is expected to grow by 127 percent by 2030 according to the Atlanta Regional Commission. The area’s cost of living, climate and opportunities for things to do (shopping, dining, entertainment, sports, etc.) are all huge draws for seniors.

So if you’re considering making Atlanta your retirement home, then start here for your Atlanta home search.

And in case you were curious, Columbus, Ohio came in at number one.