Last August, Forbes Magazine ranked Atlanta as the #9 most affordable place to retire. Being among the top 10 cities in the entire nation is a rather extraordinary feat. Of course, we did not need Forbes magazine to tell us that Atlanta is great place to spend your golden years. With a mild climate, a vibrant culture and a central location to mountains and beaches, Atlanta can make the golden years the most enjoyable years of your life. And where other cities make an enjoyable lifestyle unaffordable, Atlanta offers a variety of housing options for every budget. The combination of these factors is no doubt the reason that Atlanta ranked #3 in terms of net migration among people over 65, which was one of the determining factors for the “Most Affordable” list. There are only two other cities in the nation that attract more seniors than Atlanta, which means the senior population will only continue to grow over the years. (more…)

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