Peterborough : New hampshire

The housing choices as a retirement community are somewhat limited in town, mostly in the form of private homes. Some retirees live here for the summer, and then migrate to a warmer climate.  These resorts have an array of condos and homes. There is one very interesting new age type of retirement community here (see Active Communities link at left)
According to Zillow, the median home value in Peterborough was $268,188 in early 2020. Prices tend to be a bit more expensive when compared to other parts of rural New Hampshire or Vermont.

Petersborough has an interesting downtown. It is a livable small city as well as a famous fictional location. There are many arts festivals and the MacDowell Art Colony, it is the gateway to the mountains and many excellent ski resorts, and it is home Peterborough Players

Winters are long, cold, and dark, unless you love small towns and winter sports! After all it is a small town

"First Friday" is a group of free events described as a "festive community celebration" on the first Friday of each month. These programs have included contra dancing, Folk Music, and Peterborough downtown. The MacDowell Art Colony imbues a significant amount of culture into the community. There is also the annual Children's Art Day Festival, which provides a significant number of activities. The Peterborough Players mount 6 productions every summer, often featuring big name actors such as James Whitmore. The Peterborough Town Library is one of 3 libraries in town.