Worcester Named One of Top Ten Worst Cities to Retire In

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

GoLocalWorcester News Team

A new study released today ranks Worcester in the bottom third for cities for retirees. Worcester ranks 142 out of the 150 cities scored.

Worcester ranked near the bottom for affordability (#118) and "healthcare"(#132).

Ranked as the best cities by WalletHub were:

1. Tampa, FL

2. Scottsdale, AZ

3. Boise, ID

Ranked as the worst:

148. Providence, RI

149. Jersey City, NJ

150. Newark, NJ

Source: WalletHub

Affordability – Weight: 5

Adjusted Cost of Living: Full Weight
WalletHub ‘Taxpayer’ Ranking: Half* Weight
Annual Cost of In-Home Services: Half Weight

Activities – Weight: 5

Number of Recreation & Senior Centers per 100,000 Residents: Full Weight
Number of Fishing Facilities per 100,000 Residents: Full Weight
Number of Hiking Facilities per 100,000 Residents: Half Weight
Number of Public Golf Courses per 100,000 Residents: Full Weight
Availability of Adult Volunteer Activities: Full Weight
WalletHub ‘Recreation’ Ranking: Full Weight

Quality of Life – Weight: 5

Percentage of the Population Aged 65 & Older: Full Weight
Elderly-Friendly Labor Market: Full Weight
WalletHub ‘Mild Weather’ Ranking: Double Weight
Violent Crime Rate: Full Weight
Property Crime Rate: Full Weight
Air Quality: Half Weight
Water Quality: Half Weight

Health Care – Weight: 5

Number of Family and General Physicians per 10,000 Residents: Full Weight
Number of Dentists per 10,000 Residents: Half Weight
Number of Nurses per 1,000 Residents: Full Weight
Number of Health Care Facilities per 100,000 Residents: Full Weight
Public Hospitals Ranking: Full Weight*
Emotional Health: Full Weight
Number of Home-Care Facilities per 100,000 Residents: Full Weight
Death Rate for People Aged 65 & Older: Full Weight*