Utah is a state that has something for all types of retirees. Its thriving metropolitan areas in Salt Lake City, Provo and St. George host exciting cultures. Utah also has striking natural scenery for active adults who want to reconnect with nature during retirement. NewHomeSource is highlighting the top 10 cities for retirees in Utah, making it that much easier to find the ideal community for your dream retirement lifestyle.
1. Price
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 15.6%
Median Home Value: $284,738
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 3.15
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 14.64
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 112
Price, UT has something for every type of retiree. Nearby Price Canyon has amazing hiking through some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. If you or your grandchildren love dinosaurs, the Prehistoric Museum and the Cleveland-Loyd Dinosaur Quarry are must visits! Tasty cafes and drive in diners complete Price’s offering, making it an all around wonderful place to live.
2. Nephi
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 10.9%
Median Home Value: $301,200
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 9.7
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 40.8
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 94
You’ll always have something exciting to do when you retire in Nephi. A wide range of eateries means you only have to cook if you want to. This delightful town features amazing museums and places to visit including the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Hogle Zoo, The Leonardo, and more! If thrills are what you’re after, Skydive at the Wasatch will certainly deliver.
3. Sunset
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 10.5%
Median Home Value: $304,000
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 10.6
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 32.1
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 124
Sunset is the perfect suburb of Salt Lake City for a retiree on the go. This vibrant community offers easy access to downtown SLC, while still providing its own culture. Spend the weekends exploring the Great Salt Lake, then head over to Wingers restaurant for a tasty meal. The nearby Hill Aerospace Museum is always a fun place to visit with or without the grand-kids.
4. Vernal
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 8.6%
Median Home Value: $309,766
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 3.61
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 22.46
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 71
A giant pink dinosaur welcomes everyone to Vernal, especially retirees who want to enjoy an active and exciting life. The nearby Steinaker State Park and the Steinaker Reservoir provide you with beautiful hiking trails, while numerous museums, including the Utah Field House of Natural History, celebrate Utah’s unique prehistoric past. Not to mention it is the most affordable city on this list!
5. Ogden
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 11.20%
Median Home Value: $314,201
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 5.60
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 31.34
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 133
Active adults will love life in Ogden, an amazing community minutes from the Great Salt Lake. When you make your retirement home in Ogden, you can spend your winters on the nearby ski slopes and your summers on a beach, plus go hiking all year long without ever having to travel.
6. Moab
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 22.1%
Median Home Value: $319,921
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 6.58
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,365
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 20
If you love the great outdoors, then you can’t go wrong retiring in Moab. With Arches National Park just a hop, skip, and a jump away from your porch, you can spend your days hiking through some of the most unique vistas in the country. Rock shops and muses can heighten your appreciation of this amazingly beautiful place to call home.
7. Richfield
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 11.3%
Median Home Value: $321,262
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 1.57
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 27.84
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 72
Richfield, Utah has something for all retirees. A fantastic restaurant scene includes everything from fun diners to amazing steakhouses. The Cove View Golf Course is a great place to enjoy a fun day with friends. If you love hiking, Fishlake National Forest has beautiful scenery for you to explore.
8. Brigham City
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 13.90%
Median Home Value: $332,215
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 1.75
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 12.30
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 69
Nature lovers will always have something to do when they retire to Brigham City. This thriving community is adjacent to the Willard Bay State Park, perfect for active adults who want to spend their days hiking and boating. A local migratory bird sanctuary and poppy field make engaging with Mother Nature at her most beautiful easy.
9. Enoch
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 8.9%
Median Home Value: $334,418
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 0.50
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 2.62
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 91
You’ll love retired life in Enoch. This delightful town serves up Utah’s iconic scenery at the Cedar Break National Monument. Fun places to visit include the Red Acre Farm and the Southern Utah Museum of Art. Local wineries round out Enoch’s offer, giving you a fabulous place to enjoy good times and good company in your new home.
10. Toole
Percentage of the Population Over 65: 9.6%
Median Home Value: $346,335
Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 4.07
Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes Per 1,000 People: 21.99
Number of Hospitals Within 25 Miles of the City: 56
Nestled within Settlement Canyon is Tooele, a thriving suburb of Salt Lake City. This lovely community makes it easy for retirees to enjoy all kinds of outdoor entertainment, from swimming in the Great Salt Lake and the Settlement Canyon Reservoir, to hiking the Right Hand Fork Logan River Trail and in the canyon.
City Name | People Over 65 | Violent Crimes | Property Crimes | Access to Doctors | Median Home Price |
Price | 15.6% | 3.15 | 14.64 | 112 | $284,738 |
Nephi | 10.9% | 9.7 | 40.8 | 94 | $301,200 |
Sunset | 10.5% | 10.6 | 32.1 | 124 | $304,000 |
Vernal | 8.6% | 3.61 | 22.46 | 71 | $309,766 |
Ogden | 11.20% | 5.60 | 31.34 | 133 | $314,201 |
Moab | 22.1% | 6.58 | 20.31 | 168 | $319,921 |
Richfield | 11.3% | 1.57 | 27.84 | 72 | $321,262 |
Brigham City | 13.9% | 1.75 | 12.30 | 69 | $332,215 |
Enoch | 8.9% | 0.50 | 2.62 | 91 | $334,418 |
Tooele | 9.6% | 4.07 | 21.99 | 56 | $346,335 |
Riverdale | 11.9% | 1.81 | 43.79 | 133 | $348,881 |
Tremonton | 11.7% | 1.81 | 14.68 | 69 | $362,129 |
Logan | 6.9% | 1.52 | 13.76 | 132 | $363,134 |
Roy | 10.9% | 1.75 | 11.48 | 133 | $370,347 |
Clearfield | 6.5% | 1.58 | 13.93 | 124 | $374,604 |
Cedar City | 10.5% | 1.4 | 11.64 | 91 | $376,767 |
Hyrum | 11.5% | 1 | 5.38 | 132 | $378,148 |
Magna | 7.9% | 2.73 | 23.47 | 233 | $382,674 |
Roosevelt | 8.3% | 6.25 | 32.55 | 101 | $385,382 |
Kearns | 7.4% | 2.53 | 25.93 | 233 | $387,445 |
NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services, Medicare’s Hospital Compare and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each city.
Access to Doctors is calculated by finding the number of hospitals, discounting children’s hospitals and VA hospitals within one mile of the city.
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Drew Port is a writer for NewHomeSource. She writes on the homebuying process, as well as informing readers on homeownership.