Florence, Oregon, is located on the Oregon coast at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, and is midway between Coos Bay and Newport.  The population in 2012 was 8,484 with about one-third of that number retirees.  The average age of the community is 57 years-old, which is 10 years older than the state's average age of 47 years.  Florence was…...

Aurora is a very large suburb east of Denver with a population of 325,078. It is the third largest city in Colorado. Residents here enjoy proximity to Denver's cultural scene and access to outdoor recreation venues.  Photo of The Southlands courtesy o Wikipedia and Mountain Mike Johans…, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/  ...

The three Florida villages of Jupiter, Tequesta, and Juno Beach combine rich history, culture, and natural beauty to provide a retirement community with an unsurpassed quality of life. Retirees who enjoy communities with a small town feel and the benefits of a growing area will find these Northern Palm Beach County villages appealing. There are more than 100 miles of…...

Pleasanton is an affluent suburb of San Francisco, about 25 miles to the east and also near Livermore..  Originally a town for desperadoes in the 1800s, the average HH income is now over $100,000. It is home the Alameda County Fairgrounds, as well as industry giants Safeway and Polycom.  Unemployment is low. Photo of Pleasanton sign on Main Street courtesy…...