A Chicago suburb ranked among the top 10 best destinations for retirees across the nation in a newly released list.
According to personal finance resource GOBankingRates, the list is based on a number of factors, including cost of living, property tax rates and median home prices.
Olympia Fields in Illinois ranked 10th with a mean household income of $116,779, median home listing price of $185,000 and a property tax of $4,249 (based on median home price).
The village is known for its Olympia Fields Country Club, convenient public transportation access and unique architecture.
If you’re hitting your retirement stage and thinking of settling down and moving from your current home, here are some places you might want to consider:
1. Timber Pines, Florida
Mean household income: $56,974
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Median home listing price: $159,900
Property tax: $1,590
2. Green Valley, Arizona
Mean household income: $59,317
Median home listing price: $198,990
Property tax: $1,800
3. Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Mean household income: $70,992
Median home listing price: $324,900
Property tax: $1,348
4. Fairfield Harbour, North Carolina
Mean household income: $65,903
Median home listing price: $189,900
Property tax: $1,343
5. Sun City, Arizona
Mean household income: $46,040
Median home listing price: $169,900
Property tax: $1,356
6. Pecan Plantation, Texas
Mean household income: $97,902
Median home listing price: $279,900
Property tax: $2,733
7. Plantation, Florida
Mean household income: $79,797
Median home listing price: $329,250
Property tax: $4,122
8. Dennis, Massachusetts
Mean household income: $97,988
Median home listing price: $362,400
Property tax: $2,634
9. Bermuda Run, North Carolina
Mean household income: $108,558
Median home listing price: $167,450
Property tax: $1,666
10. Olympia Fields, Illinois
Mean household income: $116,779
Median home listing price: $185,000
Property tax (based on median home price): $4,249
