AARP Just Named the 25 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.-and This City Just Ranked No. 1 (Again)

"And the city that topped the ranking for the sixth year in a row is San Francisco. "[...] even though the area's monthly housing costs are three times higher than the U.S. median ($2,693 compared to $943 nationally)," the report notes, the city "excels in other metrics, especially health, boasting excellent access to health care, universal access to exercise opportunities, and low smoking rates.""

"The city also offers plenty of things to do for visitors and residents alike. Whether you want to spend your evenings biking over the Golden State Bridge or your mornings taking cable cars, there are easy ways to get in plenty of activity without going over budget. San Francisco was also recently named the best hiking city, with 119 popular and easily accessible hikes."

AARP published a report on the 100 best places to live in the U.S. for older adults, ranking communities by size and overall livability across housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, and engagement. San Francisco topped the ranking for the sixth consecutive year despite monthly housing costs three times the U.S. median. San Francisco excels in health metrics, offering excellent access to health care, universal exercise opportunities, and low smoking rates. The city offers abundant activities such as biking over the Golden Gate Bridge, riding cable cars, and nearby hiking. Montgomery County, Maryland ranks second with proximity to Washington, D.C., quality schools, green spaces, and diverse neighborhoods. Average San Francisco home price is about $1.5 million according to Redfin.

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