US Towns People Should Never Retire In

25. Fort Wayne, IN

The second-largest city in Indiana behind Indianapolis is Fort Wayne. They have a population of 267,633 people, with 81 neighborhoods. There is a mix of white and blue-collar workers, with the average income being $25,066 per person. Housing is relatively affordable in Fort Wayne, and, as a large city, there are ample rental properties available for retirees who don’t want homeownership responsibilities. However, as an average Midwestern city, it isn’t exactly geared towards retirees like many southern communities along the Gulf Coast. Retirees will largely be on their own with a conservative state government with minimal social programs available for assistance.

Fort Wayne has many things to do, like a zoo, science center, museums, a concert hall, and a baseball stadium. So while there are many entertainment options, it may not be as quiet and laid-back as some retirees may want. It is also more dangerous than 85% of the country. As with other cities in Indiana, the weather is also a major concern for many retirees as it will be far from the snowless warm paradise that many retirees seek. Indiana can get quite cold in the winter and subject to heavy lake effect snows that could keep a retiree shoveling for weeks.