{"id":5277,"date":"2016-04-26T03:00:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=5277"},"modified":"2016-04-26T03:00:58","modified_gmt":"2016-04-26T09:00:58","slug":"why-retire-in-tucson-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/why-retire-in-tucson-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Retire in Tucson, Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>When it comes to retirement hotspots, Tucson, Arizona, is at the top of the list\u2014literally.<\/h2>\n<p>The charming city in the Sonoran Desert was recently ranked fourth among \u201cAmerica\u2019s 10 best cities for retirement,\u201d according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/finance\/retirement\/best-cities-for-retirement-in-america-1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bankrate.com<\/a>. Active adults are hitting the big 6-5, exiting the workforce and flocking to Tucson in droves. And those who aren\u2019t should seriously consider doing so.<\/p>\n<h2>Here\u2019s why:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The weather.<\/strong><br \/>\nBy the time many people reach retirement age, they long for warm weather. And Tucson doesn\u2019t disappoint. The city\u2019s climate is mild\u2014boasting almost 300 days of sunshine a year and average highs in the 60s during December and January. When you buy a new home in Tucson, you can retire your snow shovel, too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The landscape.<\/strong><br \/>\nDesert, mountains, mesas, canyons (and so many swimming pools!)\u2026 Tucson\u2019s beautiful backdrop offers something for everyone. The city is also home to diverse plant life, including cacti, succulents, sage and even ponderosa pines (and we\u2019d be remiss not to mention <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visittucson.org\/things-to-do\/plants-animals\/wildflowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildflower season<\/a>!), as well as over 250 different species of birds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The recreation.<\/strong><br \/>\nTucson offers miles of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visittucson.org\/things-to-do\/hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking<\/a> and biking trails, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visittucson.org\/things-to-do\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">championship golf courses<\/a>, nearby casinos and numerous stables. With five surrounding mountain ranges, risk-taking retirees can take up rock climbing, and those who are less daring can opt to lounge around the pool with the latest bestseller. Tucson also hosts dozens of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visittucson.org\/things-to-do\/gems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gem and mineral shows<\/a>, including the largest one in the country, and the city has been dubbed the \u201cGem, Mineral &amp; Fossil Capital of the US.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>The culture.<\/strong><br \/>\nTucson boasts abundant shops and restaurants (it\u2019s heralded for its authentic Mexican cuisine) and a thriving arts scene, offering several galleries and studios and more than 230 performing arts dates a year, courtesy of the local symphony, professional theater and ballet and opera companies. The city also loves its festivals, which include the Folk Festival, All Souls Procession, Rodeo Parade and Tucson Meet Yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The taxes.<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to the Tax Foundation, Arizona taxes are below the national average. In addition, Tucson doesn\u2019t tax Social Security checks (unlike many states), which is a very big draw for retirees living on a fixed income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Thinking about retiring in Tucson or relocating to the city? Check out our exceptional <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/Arizona\/Tucson-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Tucson communities<\/em><\/a><em>, priced from the upper $100,000s, or call 888-500-7060 to speak with a New Home Specialist!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to retirement hotspots, Tucson, Arizona, is at the top of the list\u2014literally. The charming city in the Sonoran Desert was recently ranked fourth among \u201cAmerica\u2019s 10 best cities for retirement,\u201d according to Bankrate.com. Active adults are hitting the big 6-5, exiting the workforce and flocking to Tucson in droves. 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