10 Best Cities for Gen X To Retire

The oldest members of Gen X are now 59 years old, so retirement is on the horizon. Part of retirement planning for this generation includes deciding where to live, as this can greatly affect both quality of life and living costs. Many members of Gen X are willing to move for retirement — a recent ChamberofCommerce.org survey found that 39% of Gen Xers plan to relocate when they retire.

To determine the best cities for Gen X to retire, ChamberofCommerce.org analyzed factors related to affordability, safety, health and demographic appeal across the 170 most populous cities in the U.S. Here’s a look at the cities that came out on top.

• Median home value: $692,747
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 17.82%
• Gen X median household income: $184,523
• Sales tax: 8.20%

• Median home value: $637,852
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 14.26%
• Gen X median household income: $150,947
• Sales tax: 7.00%

• Median home value: $525,695
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 13.12%
• Gen X median household income: $144,013
• Sales tax: 8.20%

• Median home value: $533,918
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 13.76%
• Gen X median household income: $130,778
• Sales tax: 8.20%

• Median home value: $586,011
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 13.71%
• Gen X median household income: $132,719
• Sales tax: 8.38%

• Median home value: $824,868
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 13.68%
• Gen X median household income: $136,517
• Sales tax: 8.38%

• Median home value: $534,296
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 13.91%
• Gen X median household income: $123,469
• Sales tax: 8.38%

• Median home value: $501,462
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 12.82%
• Gen X median household income: $115,046
• Sales tax: 8.38%

• Median home value: $387,240
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 11.55%
• Gen X median household income: $83,633
• Sales tax: 7.00%

• Median home value: $328,007
• Total Gen Xers as a percent of population: 14.27%
• Gen X median household income: $96,002
• Sales tax: 8.20%

Data is sourced from ChamberofCommerce.org and is accurate as of July 23, 2024.