Discover the Top 10 Best Places to ‘RETIRE’ in Wisconsin for Your Golden Years

Retirement, that beautiful moment in life when you leave the workforce and enjoy the rewards of your many years of hard work, is something I believe everyone looks forward to.

The usual retirement age in the United States is 65, and I hope you have a long, happy, and healthy retirement. Of course, many retirement-related decisions must be taken ahead of time.

One important decision is where you wish to retire. The first states that come to mind are Florida and Arizona, but every state in America has wonderful retirement communities.

With that in mind, a recent study was conducted to identify the best cities to retire in each state. Wisconsin has several hidden jewels worth considering. If you dislike the cold, you can always snowbird elsewhere when winter arrives.

To find the best places to retire in Wisconsin, the study looked at 80 localities with more than 10,000 residents. It focused on variables such as low cost of living as assessed by rent, low crime, things to do (museums, colleges, and libraries in town), pleasant weather, proximity to the nearest international airport, and other retirees (high median age).

The Ten Best Places to Retire in Wisconsin

Charlie Berens would be happy with his retirement in Wisconsin. Charming tiny cities win the day, with the most crowded city in the Top 10 having 34,500 residents. Let us count them down!

1. Two Rivers

• Population: 11,252
• Median Income: $56,236
• Median Home Price: $256,600
• Median Rent: $744
• Distance to Closest Airport: 35 miles

2. Cedarburg

• Population: 12,213
• Median Income: $79,610
• Median Home Price: $475,448
• Median Rent: $1,018
• Distance to Closest Airport: 24 miles

3. Manitowoc

• Population: 34,500
• Median Income: $60,040
• Median Home Price: $199,459
• Median Rent: $743
• Distance to Closest Airport: 34 miles

4. Cudahy

• Population: 18,087
• Median Income: $66,592
• Median Home Price: $248,599
• Median Rent: $949
• Distance to Closest Airport: 1 mile

• 5. Elkhorn

• Population: 10,253
• Median Income: $72,958
• Median Home Price: $310,154
• Median Rent: $951
• Distance to Closest Airport: 37 miles

• 6. Burlington

• Population: 11,000
• Median Income: $80,529
• Median Home Price: $305,324
• Median Rent: $939
• Distance to Closest Airport: 26 miles

7. Waupun

• Population: 11,109
• Median Income: $66,033
• Median Home Price: $216,145
• Median Rent: $797
• Distance to Closest Airport: 63 miles

8. Caledonia

• Population: 25,277
• Median Income: $90,346
• Median Home Price: $327,335
• Median Rent: $982
• Distance to Closest Airport: 10 miles

9. Marinette

• Population: 11,065
• Median Income: $54,969
• Median Home Price: $166,215
• Median Rent: $751
• Distance to Closest Airport: 48 miles

10. Superior

• Population: 26,562
• Median Income: $54,935
• Median Home Price: $198,624
• Median Rent: $817
• Distance to Closest Airport: 11 miles