America's 30 safest and richest retirement towns revealed —and one surprising NYC suburb makes the list
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If you’re dreaming of spending your retirement in comfort and security, relocating to one of these affluent communities might be the perfect choice.

GOBankingRates has curated a list featuring some of America’s most secure and affluent towns for retirees, and a charming spot in New Jersey has made its mark.

To create this list, the company sifted through data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, among other sources. The towns considered all have a population where at least 25% are aged 65 and older.

Additionally, GoBankingRates evaluated each town’s AreaVibes livability score, which takes into account aspects like crime statistics and the availability of amenities, such as hospitals.

Fort Lee, New Jersey, claimed the 12th spot on this prestigious list and stands out as the only town from the tristate area to be featured.

The town, which is just over the bridge from Manhattan and is considered a Big Apple suburb, has an extremely high livability score of 88, which is bolstered by its low violent crime, low property crime rates, and easy access to Manhattan.

The average annual retirement income is $47,944, while the average single-family home value is $939,775, meaning residents are reasonably well-heeled.

Fort Lee was just one of two northeast towns included on the GOBankingRates list.

Gloucester, Massachusetts, came in 27th spot.

No Florida towns made the cut – a particularly surprising fact given that the Sunshine State has long been considered America’s retirement hotspot.

California, however, had 12 of the safest and richest retirement towns, including Rancho Palos Verdes, Laguna Woods, Walnut Creek, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs.

Arizona, meanwhile, had 7 towns on the list, including the number one enclave.

Oro Valley, just north of Tucson, was named the safest and richest retirement town in America.

With a low violent crime rate and access to the amenities of a city, Oro Valley has a high livability rating of 81.

The affluent area, which also boasts stunning mountain views, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with a plethora of golf courses, hiking trails and nature reserves,

Oro Valley also has a community feel, complete with weekly farmers’ markets, festive parades, and a number of local art galleries.

Find the full list of the top 30 towns here.

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