| What's the perfect place for people above the age | | | | city offers miles of biking trails that are safe for |
| of 50 to live in? The AARP Magazine is out with its | | | | retirees. The median home price is $280,800. |
| annual ranking of the top five places to live for | | | | Chandler, Arizona: This forward-looking city offers |
| people who are 50 and above. The criteria used to | | | | one a gracious desert living. Chandler was recently |
| select the best places include those that make a | | | | voted among the top ten towns in the nation for |
| place livable such as mass-transit systems, fitness | | | | walking. The Paseo Trail, a 6.5 mile recreational path is |
| opportunities such as expanded sidewalks, better | | | | a popular fitness zone. Chandler has a median housing |
| health care, and a wide range of mixed-use housing, | | | | price of $297,900. Boston, Massachusetts: Boston's |
| according to this magazine. The following are the top | | | | Beacon Hill offers a historically genteel lifestyle that is |
| five best places to live for people who are older than | | | | rich in culture and restaurants. The Beacon Hill Village |
| 50. Atlanta, Georgia: Atlanta's sophisticated urban | | | | provides a network of support services such as |
| lifestyle and Southern charm have always drawn | | | | transportation, health care, entertainment, exercise |
| settlers. The city offers a plethora of cultural and | | | | opportunities, etc. for people aged 50 and above. The |
| volunteer opportunities for retirees. It's diverse | | | | median home price in Boston is $402,200. Milwaukee, |
| housing types, pedestrian friendly walkways and | | | | Wisconsin: This city is popular for its river walks and |
| fitness opportunities, makes this city very attractive. | | | | affordable waterfront living. Retirees are charmed by |
| Atlanta has a median housing price of $171,800. | | | | its fashionable condos, amazing views of the river |
| Portland, Oregon: Portland beckons with its European | | | | and lake, and amenities that include a wonderful river |
| charm. This environmentally progressive city offers | | | | walk system, a pedestrian friendly environment and |
| retirees a sophisticated and revitalized district called | | | | free fitness centers for older adults. Milwaukee has a |
| Pearl that includes everything from walkways and | | | | median home price of $220,900. |
| restaurants to entertainment. On the fitness side, the | | | | |