Report: Ridgewood Ranked Among Best U.S. Cities For Seniors To Retire

GoodCall analysts reviewed 1,662 cities and towns in the U.S. and ranked them as the 2017 Best Cities for Seniors to Retire. 

• Ridgewood came in at No. 99. Here's the breakdown:
• Population Age 65+: 13%
• Health Care Cost (as % of national average): 104.94
• Cost of Living (as % of national average): 176.59
• Crime Rate per 1,000 people: 8.2
• Health Care Establishments per 1,000 people: 7.06 
• Amenities per 1,000 people: 0.74
• Sunny days: 70.7%

These are the top takeaways:

• Top cities tended to be smaller. The top 10% of cities averaged about 45,000 residents, while the bottom 10% averaged more than 96,000.
• Top cities tend to have many more homeowners.
• Health care costs are lower in top cities. 
• The top cities tend to be places where older residents are flocking to.
• Populous coastal areas tend to be ranked lower. 

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