Colorado Springs (population 478,000) 2020, is an extremely popular retirement community due to spectacular scenery, abundant sunshine, and conservative values. Originally built  as a resort city, the town owes part of its growth and history to a huge gold strike nearby. Colorado Springs looks up at Pikes Peak, which towers over the city at 14,115 feet. The United States Air…...

Honey Brook is a prosperous but very tiny town and suburb in southeastern Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,895 (2020 census). It is about 17 miles from Reading and 50 miles from Philadelphia. Average income is higher than Pennsylvania average and average age lower. Photo of Honey Brook courtesy and per license of Wikipedia and Andrew Bossi, Licensed under CC…...

Vacationers and people in retirement love the vast area of Tahoe because of its scenery and recreational opportunities. This community offers world class skiing to boating, among other activities. Nearby areas like Squaw Valley and Mammoth Lakes offer lower key and less developed versions of Lake Tahoe that could also be considered as retirement destinations. Lake Tahoe has suffered from…...

Walnut Creek is a wealthy town of about 70,000 in the hills east of San Francisco and Oakland. For many it is used as a suburb of those cities, although there are some high tech and shopping employers in the area.  This area of northern California is very beautiful and so is the town. Walnut Creek has many parks, great…...