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When considering the perfect place to retire in Oregon, several key factors come into play. We’ve analyzed communities across the state based on 5 essential criteria: Overall Retirement Score, Walkability, Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities), Vibrancy, and Transit-Friendliness. The Overall Retirement Score has many criteria baked into it, providing a comprehensive assessment of each location’s retirement potential.
Every score presented in this ranking is based on extensive real-world data collection and surveys from residents who experience these communities daily. This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Oregon’s best towns for retirees.
Here’s the list.
17. Coos Bay Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 75.89
- Walkability: 70.8
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 63.2
- Vibrant Score: 67.1
- Transit-Friendly: 59.3
About Coos Bay
Coos Bay offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 75.89. The town scores 70.8 for walkability, 63.2 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 67.1 for vibrancy, and 59.3 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Coos Bay is $285,000.
16. Tillamook Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 76.12
- Walkability: 69.7
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 61.8
- Vibrant Score: 66.3
- Transit-Friendly: 58.5
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Tillamook offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 76.12. The town scores 69.7 for walkability, 61.8 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 66.3 for vibrancy, and 58.5 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Tillamook is $300,000.
15. Baker City Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 76.38
- Walkability: 71.2
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 60.5
- Vibrant Score: 64.8
- Transit-Friendly: 55.9
About Baker City
Baker City offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 76.38. The town scores 71.2 for walkability, 60.5 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 64.8 for vibrancy, and 55.9 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Baker City is $290,000.
14. Cottage Grove Home Prices Chart
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Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 76.71
- Walkability: 70.6
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 61.3
- Vibrant Score: 65.2
- Transit-Friendly: 57.4
About Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 76.71. The town scores 70.6 for walkability, 61.3 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 65.2 for vibrancy, and 57.4 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Cottage Grove is $315,000.
13. St. Helens Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 76.93
- Walkability: 69.3
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 60.8
- Vibrant Score: 64.5
- Transit-Friendly: 59.1
About St. Helens
St. Helens offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 76.93. The town scores 69.3 for walkability, 60.8 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 64.5 for vibrancy, and 59.1 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in St. Helens is $330,000.
12. Prineville Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 77.18
- Walkability: 68.4
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 59.6
- Vibrant Score: 63.7
- Transit-Friendly: 56.8
About Prineville
Prineville offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 77.18. The town scores 68.4 for walkability, 59.6 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 63.7 for vibrancy, and 56.8 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Prineville is $375,000.
11. Albany Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 77.52
- Walkability: 72.8
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 65.9
- Vibrant Score: 68.2
- Transit-Friendly: 62.5
About Albany
Albany offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 77.52. The town scores 72.8 for walkability, 65.9 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 68.2 for vibrancy, and 62.5 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Albany is $340,000.
10. Pendleton Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 77.89
- Walkability: 71.5
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 62.7
- Vibrant Score: 66.4
- Transit-Friendly: 58.9
About Pendleton
Pendleton offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 77.89. The town scores 71.5 for walkability, 62.7 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 66.4 for vibrancy, and 58.9 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Pendleton is $320,000.
9. The Dalles Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 78.24
- Walkability: 73.2
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 63.8
- Vibrant Score: 67.9
- Transit-Friendly: 59.6
About The Dalles
The Dalles offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 78.24. The town scores 73.2 for walkability, 63.8 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 67.9 for vibrancy, and 59.6 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in The Dalles is $365,000.
8. Grants Pass Home Prices Chart
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Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 78.65
- Walkability: 71.9
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 64.2
- Vibrant Score: 69.5
- Transit-Friendly: 61.4
About Grants Pass
Grants Pass offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 78.65. The town scores 71.9 for walkability, 64.2 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 69.5 for vibrancy, and 61.4 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Grants Pass is $380,000.
7. Klamath Falls Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 78.91
- Walkability: 70.2
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 62.5
- Vibrant Score: 67.8
- Transit-Friendly: 60.3
About Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 78.91. The town scores 70.2 for walkability, 62.5 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 67.8 for vibrancy, and 60.3 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Klamath Falls is $310,000.
6. Newport Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 79.35
- Walkability: 74.5
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 68.9
- Vibrant Score: 72.3
- Transit-Friendly: 62.1
About Newport
Newport offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 79.35. The town scores 74.5 for walkability, 68.9 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 72.3 for vibrancy, and 62.1 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Newport is $395,000.
5. Lebanon Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 79.76
- Walkability: 69.8
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 61.4
- Vibrant Score: 65.7
- Transit-Friendly: 58.2
About Lebanon
Lebanon offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 79.76. The town scores 69.8 for walkability, 61.4 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 65.7 for vibrancy, and 58.2 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Lebanon is $325,000.
4. Roseburg Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 80.12
- Walkability: 72.4
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 65.3
- Vibrant Score: 68.4
- Transit-Friendly: 59.8
About Roseburg
Roseburg offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 80.12. The town scores 72.4 for walkability, 65.3 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 68.4 for vibrancy, and 59.8 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Roseburg is $350,000.
3. Astoria Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 80.86
- Walkability: 81.5
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 74.8
- Vibrant Score: 79.1
- Transit-Friendly: 63.2
About Astoria
Astoria offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 80.86. The town scores 81.5 for walkability, 74.8 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 79.1 for vibrancy, and 63.2 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Astoria is $410,000.
2. Salem Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 81.29
- Walkability: 77.3
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 71.5
- Vibrant Score: 75.2
- Transit-Friendly: 69.4
About Salem
Salem offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 81.29. The town scores 77.3 for walkability, 71.5 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 75.2 for vibrancy, and 69.4 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Salem is $385,000.
1. Medford Home Prices Chart
Here are the key scores for this town:
- Overall Retirement Score: 81.92
- Walkability: 75.6
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): 70.3
- Vibrant Score: 74.2
- Transit-Friendly: 67.1
About Medford
Medford offers a retirement experience with an overall score of 81.92. The town scores 75.6 for walkability, 70.3 for urban sophistication reflecting its cultural amenities, 74.2 for vibrancy, and 67.1 for transit-friendliness. The median home price in Medford is $415,000.
Definition of terms:
- Overall Retirement Score: A comprehensive metric that evaluates a town’s overall suitability for retirees, factoring in safety, healthcare access, cost of living, and community engagement opportunities.
- Walkability: Measures how easy it is to navigate the town on foot, including sidewalk quality, pedestrian safety, and accessibility of daily necessities within walking distance.
- Urban Sophistication (Cultural amenities): Assesses the availability and quality of cultural offerings such as theaters, museums, educational opportunities, and dining experiences.
- Vibrant Score: Evaluates the town’s energy and liveliness, including community events, social opportunities, and general atmosphere.
- Transit-Friendly: Measures the quality and accessibility of public transportation options, which is crucial for maintaining independence in retirement.
References:
In addition to our proprietary data, we used the following for the median home price information:
- Zillow Oregon Home Values
- Redfin Oregon Housing Market
- Realtor.com Oregon Housing Market
- The Oregonian Real Estate Section
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