- The city is known for its slower pace and low cost of living.
- GoBankingRates.com ranked it first on a list of small towns to retire to.
- Camp Hill scored 92 on its livability index
A small Pennsylvania town has been ranked the best place in America to live for retirees.
The slower pace away from the hustle and bustle of the cities combined with the low cost of living and low crime rate make Camp Hill a desirable location.
Ranked No. 1 on a list of small towns to retire to according to GoBankingRates.com which surveyed communities across the country that have populations between 1,000 and 10,000 residents.
Camp Hill scored a 92 on its livability index thanks to its low monthly cost of $3,356 and low crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents.
Meanwhile, Delaware was ranked the best state to retire in thanks to its coastline, favorable tax policies and wellness services.
The small town of Camp Hill in Pennsylvania has been ranked the best place in America to live for retirees.
The slower pace away from the hustle and bustle of cities combined with the low cost of living and low crime rate make Camp Hill a desirable location
GoBankingRates.com ranked it first on a list of small towns to retire to, which surveyed communities across the country with populations between 1,000 and 10,000 residents.
GoBankingRates.com researchers analyzed average rental and living costs, crime rates, and data including amenities, housing availability, and transportation to rank U.S. cities.
Camp Hill managed to top the list of the 44 best small towns to retire in for affordability and safety.
About 3,200 households in the area earn a median income of $105,000 and about 15 percent of its population is 65 or older.
The small town offers a vibrant business scene with many women-owned small businesses.
It is also home to the award-winning Cleve J. Fredricksen Library and a weekday farmers market held from May to October.
While Northville in Michigan came in second with a livability score of 86, a monthly cost of living of $3,383 and a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
Camp Hill scored a 92 on its livability index thanks to its low monthly cost of $3,356 and low crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents.
About 3,200 households in the area earn a median income of $105,000 and about 15 percent of its population is 65 or older.
The small town offers a vibrant business scene with many women-owned small businesses.
Fort Mitchell in Kentucky came in third and had the same livability score, a monthly cost of living of $3,347 and a higher crime rate of 8.7.
It comes as research shows that a growing number of Americans are unprepared for retirement.
About 27 percent of people age 59 and older have no money saved for when they stop working.
Only 10 percent of retirees between ages 62 and 70 are financially stable.
