McCormick is a very tiny town in western South Carolina near the Georgia border. Its population is about 1500.  McCormick is a very low cost place to retire. Its other attraction is the presence of Lake Thurmond, one of the county's largest man-made lakes. Photo of Downtown McCormick courtesy of Wikipedia and Evanoco, and photo of th Classical Revival Courthouse…...

Danville is a town of about 16,000 people in central Kentucky, about 30 minutes from Lexington. Some people are considering it for retirement because it is of manageable size, low cost, and convenient to Lexington.  The architecture is very pretty according to some reports and the people are friendly to outsiders. There is a small downtown and a good library.…...

New Bern, North Carolina, is a historic town located where 2 rivers join to meet the Pamlico Sound on the Southeastern coast of North Carolina. The population is 31,291 (2020), with 23% aged 65 or older. It has a 56 square block tree lined historic district that appeals to many active adults who would like to live in or near…...

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the top cultural destinations in the world.  Santa Fe's population of 88,000 (2021) has grown by 42% since 2000 with people aged 65+ accounting for almost a quarter of the population. Located at 7000 feet in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe offers a unique climate for active adults 55 plus…...