Scottsdale, Arizona, is the best place in the US to retire, according to a recent Niche ranking. Niche's ranking considers weather, health, wellness, and outdoor activities. I recently visited and found private neighborhoods, award-winning spas, and endless golf.
Relaxing in the moment and enjoying how far you've come — as a 28-year-old, I can only imagine this is what retirement is all about. Boomers across the US are in their retirement era, and many of them are moving to Scottsdale, Arizona , recently ranked as the best place in America to retire by Niche . The website's ranking considers factors like weather, health and wellness, and outdoor activities.
In the wealthy suburb of Phoenix , known for its rapidly increasing millionaire population, 28% of residents are boomers , according to a 2023 report by SmartAsset . According to 2024 study by the same company , more retirees are moving to Arizona than any other US state besides Florida. I recently visited Scottsdale and saw what makes this specific desert city an oasis for retirees.
In a conversation with real-estate agent Shawn Shackleton , who has been selling homes in the greater Scottsdale area for more than 20 years, I learned that many of her clients are retiring, and Scottsdale fits the lifestyle they're looking for, with year-round sun, private neighborhoods , and endless golf..
