20 Most Popular Places to Retire in the Southwest for 2019
Category: Best Retirement Towns and States
October 2, 2019 – Many baby boomers might not know exactly where they want to retire, but they probably have an idea of what region or state they prefer. So if the Southwest is on your retirement radar, here is our 2019 list of the 20 most popular retirement towns in that region. In the coming months we will be providing similar lists for the West and Southeast.
The 20 most popular towns in the Southwest are almost all recognizable. This year Prescott, a former cowboy town that celebrates that image, is a close favorite for baby boomers looking for a relaxed southwestern lifestyle. It narrowly beat out last year’s winner, Green Valley (AZ).
Comments on "20 Most Popular Places to Retire in the Southwest for 2019"
JoannL says:
Enjoy reading these popular places but would also like to see lists for NE and NW.
Lynn says:
We have concerns about the water situation in the southwest. It would be helpful in planning a future move to know which areas may have water shortages, with the possible increase in rationing and cost for water.
Bruce Schumacher says:
When looking at communities in Arizona, we asked about water concerns and shortages in each location we visited. All new master built communities must provide docmuntation that the community can supply water for the next 100 years. The Phoenix area is located on an Aqua Fria.
Water is expensive compared to other locations in the country we have lived. With desert landscaping, low water faucets,shower heads and toilets assist in keeping costs in check.
Terri says:
We lived in Tucson in the 70s and 80s and was always worried about that. However we just moved back to the Phoenix area this year and Arizona has come a long way in making sure that they have the necessary water supply. https://www.cap-az.com just take a look at the URL. We live in a new community in Peoria and have found no issues. They have a great system, water pressure has been no issue.
Patricia R says:
Water high in Arizona? I am 25 miles south of Tucson and my water bill is 27 a month and sewer is 16. Much less than when I lived in the Midwest. My house has no special low use toilets or showers, but I don't water outside
Admin says:
I wonder about some of these towns that are really far from a city. They sound OK, but who knows. Anyone living in a town like Yuma or Kingman or Cottonwood who could speak to what is like there as a retiree?
Terri says:
Skip I cannot answer that since I live in Peoria, Arizona a suburb of Phoenix now but there is a facebook site that is called living in arizona by jeff james. He puts out a lot of info on that area and some great info. We just drove from Vegas to Phx a while back. Kingman and Wickenburg seem to have taken off more. Wickenburg. And when you are talking water bills I think it depends on what city you live in. We got our first water bill and it was high in my view. We dont have grass (but we do have fake grass) and we have lots of desert landscaping. But we have a water system that just drips water on the plants. We will know more as we continue to live here on what to do.
Kevin says:
Found Green Valley 2 years ago by visiting friends there. We loved it so much, we packed up in Sarasota, FL and headed (south) west and glad we did!
Mike says:
These are great cities and towns but the available housing supply is so low that there isn't many options for moving there if you want to buy a house.