Deciding which, for you, is the perfect state for retirement may be challenging – you want nothing but the best for your retirement years, lifestyle, climate, geography. One great state worth mentioning is Connecticut. Why? Let us take you on a journey into the heart of Connecticut and you can decide for yourself . . .
About Connecticut
Connecticut has just about everything you could wish for a fulfilling life. It has forested hills, shoreline beaches, urban skylines, colonial churches, and historic villages. This is a state that has a perfect blending of the old and the new. From Ivy League colleges to small farmlands from large corporate offices to perfect secluded vacation spots.
Connecticut lies within the moist, continental climate category where you will find sunny summer weather and cold winters. Rainfall can be expected in spring, and many hot days lying around at the beach are enjoyed during the summer months. Fall is the most beautiful time of the year in Connecticut – you will be awestruck by the colorful foliage at this time of the year.
If you are a wildlife enthusiast, Connecticut is the state for you. In the 1630s, when the first Englishmen arrived in Connecticut, this state was teeming with wildlife; however, there are now significantly fewer inhabitants, although you will certainly find enough to enjoy. Woodchucks, chipmunks, porcupine, and raccoons abound in plenty. You will also find some harmless snakes excluding the northern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake which are quite poisonous. Aquatic life is abundant in the Long Island Sound. However, if you wish to go fishing, Connecticut is the best state for bass fishing year-round.
Today, the approximate population of Connecticut is 3.5 million. Over 470,000 of these residents are over the age of 65. The average cost of a home is $279,000 range and the average household size is 2.5 residents.
Retirement Communities in Connecticut
There are over 200 active retirement communities in Connecticut. Each active adult community is developed with the lifestyle of the 55+ active adult in mind. You will find that many over 55 communities include a fitness center, swimming pools, golf course, and walking and biking trails. Home choices range from townhouses, single detached homes, ranch homes or condominiums. Every home in every community offers various floor plans designed to accommodate your lifestyle. A few Connecticut active adult communities worthy of mention are listed below.
There’s nothing like Connecticut 55+ communities for retiring. If you are interested in learning more about other retirement communities, in Connecticut, and other parts of the state, you can visit our website ActiveAdultLiving.com®. This is a concise online national directory with more than 6,000 communities. Retirement communities within this site are categorized by lifestyle, price, state, and city. This makes your research extremely easy and effective. Why not browse through our website for accurate information on what you are looking for in an active retirement community?
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