Pennsylvania is home to beautiful scenery, historic charm, thriving cities and everyone’s favorite office in Scranton. Retirees wanting to stay active during retirement and aren’t in the mood to live in humid Florida will love Pennsylvania’s four seasons and its great location along the East Coast.
Invest in your dream retirement in Pennsylvania. NewHomeSource highlights the top ten cities for retirees in Pennsylvania, making it easy for you to find the right community for your golden years.
Top 5 Cities to Retire in Pennsylvania
1. Johnstown
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 21.2%
Median Home Value: $38,100
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 238
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 588
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 6
Johnstown is a delightful community in the heart of Pennsylvania. This affordable and fun town gives retirees the benefits of city living with a historic main street, fun museums, and yummy restaurants – without the price tag of urban living. Beautiful scenery and a serene environment round out Johnstown’s charms.
2. McKeesport
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 20.4%
Median Home Value: $48,000
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 319
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 577
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 26
McKeesport has something for all types of retirees. This fun Pittsburg suburb gives you easy access to urban amenities, while still providing you with a peaceful and private space to call home. Additionally, McKeesport has plenty of local charm thanks to fun parks, historic buildings, and cool roadside attractions.
3. New Castle
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 19.3%
Median Home Value: $61,900
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 121
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 548
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 10
You can retire in style when you make your home in New Castle. This affordable town gives retirees the best of small-town living, so you can kick back and relax during your golden years. Historic buildings provide fun places to explore, while local parks let you stay active and healthy while exploring your new home.
4. Sharon
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 18.2%
Median Home Value: $65,400
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 64
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 379
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 12
If you’re in the mood to savor retirement, then you’ll love life in Sharon. This great town on the Ohio Pennsylvania border gives you all the benefits of living in a small town, including an affordable cost of living, a close-knit community, historic buildings, and plenty of lush local parks.
5. Pottsville
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 19.0%
Median Home Value: $71,400
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 44
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 213
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 5
Pottsville is a thriving small city in the heart of Pennsylvania. This charming historic town is perfect for retirees who want to stay active and engaged in the community, as it welcomes residents who thrive on having fun! Tour classic cars at Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles. Take a walk on the wild side at local wineries and breweries.
6. Chester
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 12.5%
Median Home Value: $72,400
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 470
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,024
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 54
Chester is a delightful Philadelphia suburb on the banks of the Delaware River. This affordable town lets you relish the best of suburban living during your retirement, while still providing you with easy access to urban amenities and an abundance of parks. If you aren’t in the mood to compromise on your lifestyle during retirement, you’ll love life in Chester.
7. Reading
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 10.3%
Median Home Value: $73,200
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 626
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,846
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 13
Reading, PA is an ideal town for retirees who are young at heart and want to enjoy a funky urban retirement at an affordable price. Reading’s vibrant culture ensures that you’ll always have something to do, from exploring roadside attractions, to wandering through museums, to touring the many historic buildings in the city.
8. Wilkes-Barre
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 15.8%
Median Home Value: $75,100
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 242
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 852
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 11
Wilkes-Barre is an exciting town for retirees to call home. This fun city offers nature loving residents numerous parks, lakes, and rivers to explore, including the beautiful Seven Tubs Nature Area. If you are up for a roll of the dice, head over to the Mohegan Sun casino for a fun night out with friends. Historic architecture rounds out the charm of life in Wilkes-Barre.
9. York
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 9.1%
Median Home Value: $75,900
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 449
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,061
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 13
York offers retirees the perfect combination of small-town charm with big-city amenities. This Pennsylvania hub is home to beautiful relics of colonial architecture and other historic buildings. The York Emporium offers residents hours of fun as they browse through used classic, fiction, and non-fiction books. If you listen, you will Farquhar Park inviting you outdoors to enjoy Mother Nature.
10. Nanticoke
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 20.8%
Median Home Value: $80,300
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 15
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 144
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 11
Reconnecting with nature during your retirement is easy if you make Nanticoke your next hometown. It is surrounded by sparkling lakes, including Nuangola Lake and Moon Lake, making hiking, boating, and fishing a breeze. When you live in Nanticoke, you can finally take a deep breath and unwind.
NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services, Medicare’s Hospital Compare and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. Median home price, number of hospitals, 65+ population, and crime rates were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each city whose population is at least 10,000.
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Common Questions About Retiring in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a very tax friendly state for retirees. All forms of retirement income are not taxed.
Some Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for rebates on their housing cost, including their property taxes.
Access to Doctors is calculated by finding the number of hospitals, discounting children’s hospitals and VA hospitals within one mile of the city.
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Jessi Gonzalez writes on the topics of home-buying, home decor, and home-ownership for New Home Source. She has a degree from Coastal Bend College and is currently enrolled in the English degree program at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
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