If you’re young, single, or in love, you might have heard that the Chicago area is the place to be. Indeed, Chicago and its environs are fantastic locations for just about anyone—including an upcoming retiree.
Palos Heights
Palos Heights is perhaps a little younger than you are if you’re about to retire. The community features all the modern conveniences one would expect from a place with modern planning, like tree-lined avenues, wide lawns, and quarter-acre or bigger lots for houses. It’s only been there for about 40 years. Along Harlem Avenue, you’ll find some of the area’s oldest houses, while south of the avenue you’ll find some newer, larger ones.
Your location will be determined by your budget, personal desire, and the distance you choose to travel to reach all of the senior amenities. There are four retirement communities to choose from, if that is more to your liking. No matter what you’re searching for, Palos Heights has you covered with its abundance of doctors and friendly community (the 65+ population is the largest in the county).
Monee
Monee should be your first and only stop if saving money for retirement is your top priority. The cost of living is far lower than not only Chicago but the majority of Illinois! Actually, there is no more reasonably priced option in the neighborhood than this one.
In addition to the nearby Golf Vista Golf Course, Monee boasts seventeen eateries. You can visit the larger and more adjacent Deer Creek Golf Club if you’re feeling adventurous.
Winfield
Winfield is a wonderful spot for retirees as well as young couples. Reasons for this include a reduced crime rate and cost of living compared to Chicago, as well as an abundance of activities suitable for people of all ages. In the summer, enjoy Klein Creek Golf Club and the park district. In the winter, cozy up in the library.
And don’t miss the over fifteen restaurants, serving everything from delectable southern cuisine that will make you feel like you’re in Texas to the self-explanatory Gnarly Knots Pretzel Co. If you value being part of a retirement community, whether that’s in a real retirement home or simply in terms of the average age of your friends, then you might want to move on to the next item on our list.
Northfield
Northfield is home to a disproportionately large number of seniors and boasts a top-notch retirement community. The median property price in this area is more than $653,000. So, it’s something to think about.
You get what you pay for, and in Northfield, that means a high level of safety, an abundance of medical professionals, beautiful scenery, opportunities for outdoor recreation, and, of course, bridle routes for your horses. (Of the few north shore towns that still give licenses for horse ownership, Northfield is definitely one of them.)
Lincolnshire
Essentially, Lincolnshire is a retirement community that is already built. Many of the locals are 65 and up; some call the retirement neighborhood Sedgebrook home, while others reside in mansions or more modest townhomes or condos. When it comes to conveniences, Lincolnshire really does provide something for everyone.
Lincolnshire has a wide range of amenities to cater to the needs of elders. These include two retirement communities, a library, three golf courses, two nonprofit volunteering opportunities, six cultural venues, and thirty restaurants.