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Home » 55+ » The 10 Best Places to Retire in Ohio

The 10 Best Places to Retire in Ohio

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Ohio is a fantastic Midwestern state for retirees. If you enjoy having all four seasons in your life, and humidity that doesn’t hit double digits, like a certain state that starts with an F, then Ohio could be the perfect place to retire.

NewHomeSource has found the top five cities for retirees in Ohio. You can find an Ohio city that fosters your ideal lifestyle, the perfect retirement community and a new home for your new life.

Top 10 Cities to Retire in Ohio

1. Youngstown
2. Eastlake
3. Warren
4. Lima
5. Maple Heights
6. Ashtabula
7. Garfield Heights
8. Canton
9. Trotwood
10. Portsmouth

1. Youngstown

Bridge in Youngstown, Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 16.9%

Median Home Value: $44,500

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 428

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 2,285

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 8

Youngstown, OH is the perfect retirement destination for people who want to enjoy urban living at an affordable price point. This great Ohio city lets you enjoy city living, thanks to a host of great restaurants, shops, and museums, without forcing you to endure a ridiculous cost of living or high home prices. 

2. Eastlake

View of Lake Erie in Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65:18.1%

Median Home Value: $54,500

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 7

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 399

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 13

If you’re in the mood for lakeside living during your retirement, you’ll love life in Eastlake, OH. This affordable town on the Great Lakes gives retirees beautiful views of Lake Erie, with numerous local parks to let you take full advantage of the city’s natural beauty. Nearby Cleveland lets you enjoy city amenities and entertainment. 

3. Warren

Courthouse in Warren, Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 17%

Median Home Value: $61,200

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 245

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,500

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 6

Warren, OH lets retirees enjoy the best of small town living during their golden years. You can finally kick back and relax when you head to Warren for your retirement. This lovely town has plenty of local museums and parks to keep active adults entertained and engaged with their community. 

4. Lima

Barnyard in Lima, Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 12.5%

Median Home Value: $66,300

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 240

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 740

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 4

Reconnect with nature during your retirement when you call Lima, OH your home. Even though it isn’t the Lima in Peru, the Lima of the Midwest has striking natural scenery, including tranquil lakes and the Lippincott Bird Sanctuary. Lima’s parks make it easy for active adults to stay healthy thanks to miles of trails and plenty of boating opportunities in the town.

5. Maple Heights

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 13.7%

Median Home Value: $68,100

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 79

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 584

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 16

Maple Heights is a delightful suburb of Cleveland, OH that gives retirees the best of all possible worlds. When you retire in Maple Heights, you have easy access to Cleveland’s urban amenities and lakeside entertainment at Lake Erie. Within Maple Heights, you can call a bucolic and peaceful community your home.

6. Ashtabula

Historic bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 16.6%

Median Home Value: $70,100

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 14

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 132

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 2

Ashtabula gives active adults the best of lakeside living at an affordable price. This delightful community on the shores of Lake Erie lets you enjoy life on the Great Lakes, full of boating, swimming, and beautiful views. If you’re not in the mood to surround yourself with breathtaking scenery, Ashtabula isn’t the right retirement destination for you.

7. Garfield Heights

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 16.9%

Median Home Value: $71,400

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 94

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 717

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 16

You can invest in the retirement you dreamed about at the office in Garfield Heights, OH. This peaceful Cleveland suburb lets you kick back and enjoy good times with good company thanks to its low cost of living and bucolic setting. Easy access to big Cleveland and Akron as well as the Great Lakes mean you’ll always have something new to try. 

8. Canton

Home in Canton, Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 14%

Median Home Value: $70,000

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 845

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,790

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 3

Canton, OH is a charmingly historic urban area. This lovely community surrounds retirees with some of the most picturesque scenery in the Midwest, while still providing them with a wealth of urban amenities. Local art and history museums ensure that you will always have something to explore when you retire to Canton. 

9. Trotwood

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 20.3%

Median Home Value: $72,900

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 165

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 894

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 6

Nature lovers will love retired life in Trotwood, OH. This scenic Dayton suburb features beautiful scenery full of local wildlife. Miles of hiking trails wind through the town, ensuring that you can stay active and healthy. In addition to community and state parks, Trotwood is home to the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, and scenic gardens.  

10. Portsmouth

Courthouse in Portsmouth, Ohio

Percentage of the Population Over 65: 19.9%

Median Home Value: $75,800

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 31

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 630

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 7

Portsmouth is a lovely town in Southern Ohio that welcomes all new residents. Retired life in Portsmouth means surrounding yourself with beautiful architecture and scenery. Local museums and a local orchard give even the most active adult a year round range of exciting activities. 

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.

Is Ohio a good state for retirees.

Yes, Ohio is a good state for retirees. Its low cost of living and fun cities mean that you can enjoy your favorite hobbies during your retirement at a price point that works for your budget.

How are pensions taxed in Ohio?

While Social Security benefits are exempt from Ohio state income tax, income from pensions or retirement accounts are taxed like normal income.

City NamePeople Over 65Violent CrimesProperty CrimesAccess to DoctorsMedian Home Price
Youngstown16.9%4282,2858$44,500
Eastlake18.1%739913$54,500
Warren17%2451,5006$61,200
Lima12.5%2407404$66,300
Maple Heights13.7%7958416$68,100
Ashtabula16.6%141322$70,100
Garfield Heights16.9%9471716$71,400
Canton14%8453,7903$70,000
Trotwood20.3%1658946$72,900
Portsmouth19.9%316307$75,800
Mansfield16.8%2372,0873$76,300
Cleveland13.5%5,58717,01016$68,500
Springfield16.8%3363,1415$78,900
Zanesville16.4%1209461$80,000
Alliance17.7%435155$81,400
Euclid17%2921,22915$81,400
Sandusky17.1%719203$83,000
Niles19.5%435057$84,200
Akron14.2%1,7147,2807$81,400
Toledo13.9%2,34110,3907$79,900
Piqua16.7%458062$85,600
Lorain15.9%2501,8455$85,400
Riverside15.4%252889$86,700
Barberton18.1%998337$86,600
Steubenville20.8%559584$87,200
Xenia18.2%7178910$97,100
Elyria15.2%1571,3427$97,100
Middletown15.2%2302,68210$97,000
Massillon18.6%757475$98,100
South Euclid15.7%3152016$98,800
Painesville9.3%283315$100,300
Hamilton15.3%3152,68612$102,900
Marion14.4%1019402$104,600
Ashland18.3%203693$105,200
Perrysburg14.7%92408$107,600
Hubers Heights15.5%5791810$107,400
Sidney14.4%546882$108,000
Parma Heights20.3%3744818$112,100
Parma18.1%12785418$112,100
Chillicothe19.6%1041,6222$112,400
Forest Park13.4%1011215$113,800
Brook Park19.9%3639610$114,100
Newark16.4%1522,1661$119,500
Lancaster17.7%1161,6873$121,300
Cuyahoga Falls16.7%571,0406$122,500
Cleveland Heights15.7%9471516$127,100
Norwood10.3%5573915$129,200
Kettering18.5%548408$129,700
Troy15.8%335353$130,300
Findlay16.7%901,0431$131,000

Access to Doctors is calculated by finding the number of hospitals, discounting children’s hospitals and VA hospitals within one mile of the city.

Sanda Brown

After graduating in 2016 from The University of Texas with a degree in English, Sanda Brown became a content writer for the BDX with a focus on website copy and content marketing.

At the BDX, Sanda helps write and edit articles on NewHomeSource.com, writes website copy for builders, and manages a team of freelancers that work on additional content needs.

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