When considering where to spend your retirement years, several factors can significantly impact your quality of life.
The area has poor walkability at just 25.56 and practically non-existent cultural amenities with a score of 0.93.
While the neighborhood has moderate vibrancy at 47.12, public transit options are completely absent.
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The university presence may contribute to noise and a younger demographic that might not align with retirement preferences.
The median home price in this area is approximately $168,000.
However, its Overall Retirement Score of 5.80 places it 24th on our list.
These factors suggest limited enrichment opportunities for retirees despite the reasonable transportation options.
The median home price in East Birmingham is around $75,000.
It also has a respectable Vibrant Score of 65.56, indicating some community activity.
While transportation infrastructure is adequate, the overall retirement experience remains suboptimal.
The median home price in Tuxedo is approximately $89,000.
However, the neighborhood has a mediocre Vibrant Score of 45.38 and completely lacks public transportation options.
The median home price here is approximately $50,000.
Cultural amenities are modest with an Urban Sophistication score of 12.24.
Its Overall Retirement Score of 5.36 places it 21st on our list.
The median home price near Troy University is approximately $145,000.
Brown Springs
Brown Springs offers good walkability at 69.15 and moderate transit options with a score of 50.69.
The neighborhood has an average Vibrant Score of 56.56, but cultural amenities are severely lacking at just 4.62.
The median home price in Brown Springs is approximately $110,000.
Fanning Manor
Fanning Manor presents a mixed picture for retirees.
These limitations result in an Overall Retirement Score of 5.06.
The median home price in Fanning Manor is approximately $135,000.
The area severely lacks cultural amenities with an Urban Sophistication score of just 2.78.
The median home price in Owens is approximately $95,000.
Bolton
Bolton presents some contradictions for potential retirees.
However, public transportation is limited at 24.09, and its Overall Retirement Score is just 4.35.
This suggests there may be other factors making it less suitable for retirees despite its apparent strengths.
The median home price in Bolton is approximately $120,000.
These factors contribute to its Overall Retirement Score of 4.19.
The median home price in this neighborhood is approximately $112,000.
Washington Park East
Washington Park East offers excellent walkability at 73.47 and a good Vibrant Score of 69.22.
However, it has minimal cultural amenities (3.79) and limited public transportation (24.10).
These limitations, combined with other factors, result in a poor Overall Retirement Score of 3.74.
Despite some positive attributes, the neighborhood ultimately isnt well-suited for retirement.
The median home price in Washington Park East is approximately $85,000.
Bains Gap Rd
Bains Gap Rd scores extremely poorly across all measured categories.
This neighborhood would require residents to rely completely on personal transportation and would offer virtually no enrichment opportunities.
The median home price in Bains Gap Rd is approximately $125,000.
Morrisville / Peaceburg
Similar to Bains Gap Rd, Morrisville/Peaceburg scores extremely low across all metrics.
Its Overall Retirement Score is just 3.56.
The median home price in this isolated area is approximately $85,000.
Bolton North
Bolton North presents another contradictory case.
It has an excellent Vibrant Score of 89.27, suggesting a lively community atmosphere.
These factors, combined with others not explicitly measured, result in a poor Overall Retirement Score of 3.44.
The median home price in Bolton North is approximately $130,000.
Overton South
Overton South is another neighborhood with extremely poor scores across most categories.
Its Overall Retirement Score is just 3.38.
The median home price in Overton South is approximately $95,000.
Talladega North
Talladega North offers reasonable walkability at 58.25 but fails in other important categories.
These limitations contribute to its low Overall Retirement Score of 3.35.
The median home price in Talladega North is approximately $80,000.
Rime Village Dr
Rime Village Dr presents a perplexing case.
However, it completely lacks public transportation, and its Overall Retirement Score is just 2.81.
The median home price in Rime Village Dr is approximately $175,000.
However, it severely lacks cultural amenities (3.03).
The median home price in Southwood is approximately $140,000.
The median home price in Airmont is approximately $105,000.
These limitations contribute to its very low Overall Retirement Score of 1.73.
Retirees in this area would need personal transportation and would find few amenities catering to their needs.
The median home price in Oxford East is approximately $115,000.
University South
University South presents another contradictory case.
The proximity to a university may contribute to noise, traffic, and a demographic mismatch for retirees.
The median home price in University South is approximately $180,000.
The median home price in Arlington is approximately $90,000.
However, it does have an excellent Vibrant Score (81.87).
The median home price in South Montgomery East is approximately $70,000.
The median home price in Orange Grove is approximately $65,000.
Titusville
Titusville presents perhaps the most surprising case on our list.
It offers excellent walkability (75.30) and moderate public transportation options (47.24).
However, it has minimal cultural amenities (3.55) and below-average community vibrancy (37.97).
This extremely low score suggests there are significant other factors making this area unsuitable for retirees.
The median home price in Titusville is approximately $60,000.
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