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Want to know where you can live the retirement dream in Nevada? Read on.
But, first, let's talk about a couple of things before you head down to HomeSnacks' list of the top ten best places to retire in The Silver State for 2021. For one, many people think that Las Vegas and Reno are the only places in Nevada worth your time; and while they may be two of the top ten best places to retire in Nevada for 2021, they are not the best. So, what does it take to make the top ten best places to retire in Nevada? Well, to make HomeSnacks' list, a place had to be affordable, safe, and close to an international airport. And because we know that's not all that keeps the 65 and older crowd happy and entertained, we also looked at amenities and commute times for each and this information can be found under each city's data button.
And, folks, no surprise here: Nevada's best places to retire do not disappoint. The state is after all one of the fastest growing states in America so there has to be something that's drawing the country to this western state. And for many of Nevada's retirees, that takes on the form of great skiing in Carson City's Lake Tahoe and gambling anywhere from Winnemucca to Henderson.
So, want to know the places in Nevada where you where you can experience the best that retirement has to offer? Grab a coffee and follow along.
The 10 Best Places To Retire In Nevada For 2021
Why did Yerington take the top spot? And where are Henderson and Reno?
HomeSnacks thinks that since you have spent a majority of your life working towards retirement that you should be privy to the best places to retire in each state. And in Nevada's case, we looked at 10 places with at least 1,000 residents to find the best of the best.
So, where is the best place to retire in Nevada? According to the latest Census, that would be Yerington.
To see a list of the rest of Nevada's places to retire, hit that down arrow. And because we don't want you to take a gamble with your golden years, we suggest you take a look at Nevada's worst places before you make any life changing decisions.
For more Nevada state reading:
- Best Places To Live In Nevada
- Cheapest Places To Live In Nevada
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Nevada
- Best Places To Retire In America
The 10 Best Places To Retire In Nevada For 2021
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Population: 3,137
Rank Last Year: -
Median Rent: $652
Distance to Closest Airport: 47 miles
More on Yerington: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,446
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Rent: $879
Distance to Closest Airport: 76 miles
More on Mesquite: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 1,959
Rank Last Year: 1 (Down 2)
Median Rent: $682
Distance to Closest Airport: 82 miles
More on Lovelock: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 300,116
Rank Last Year: 3 (Down 1)
Median Rent: $1,292
Distance to Closest Airport: 8 miles
More on Henderson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 246,500
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Rent: $1,029
Distance to Closest Airport: 5 miles
More on Reno: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,762
Rank Last Year: 4 (Down 2)
Median Rent: $821
Distance to Closest Airport: 147 miles
More on Winnemucca: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 2,025
Rank Last Year: 10 (Up 3)
Median Rent: $1,006
Distance to Closest Airport: 210 miles
More on Carlin: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 100,589
Rank Last Year: 7 (Down 1)
Median Rent: $1,138
Distance to Closest Airport: 5 miles
More on Sparks: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,304
Rank Last Year: 6 (Down 3)
Median Rent: $1,021
Distance to Closest Airport: 198 miles
More on Elko: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 241,369
Rank Last Year: 11 (Up 1)
Median Rent: $1,206
Distance to Closest Airport: 14 miles
More on North Las Vegas: Real Estate | Data | Photos
How We Determined The Best Places To Retire In the Silver State for 2021
To create our list of the best places in Nevada to retire, we first used Census data to find all places in the Silver State -- 124 cities and towns.
We then narrowed it down to places with at least 1,000 people that weren't townships. This left us with 10 places from across the state.
For these 10, we looked at the following criteria taken from the Census, the FBI's Crime Report, National Weather Service, and OpenFlights:
- Low cost of living as measured by rent
- Low crime
- Things to do (Museums, Colleges, and Libraries in town)
- Nice weather
- Distance to the closest international airport
- Other retirees (High median age)
We then ranked each of these places for each criteria from one to 10, with the lowest number being the best.
Finally, we took the average rank across these criteria. The place, in this case Yerington, with the lowest average rank was crowned the best of the best, a place for you to start your second careers. You can download the data here.
Maybe You're Not Ready To Retire In Nevada Yet...
So there you have it, the best place to retire in Nevada goes to Yerington.
If you're not ready to hang up your office apparel yet, then these places might be up your alley:
- North Las Vegas
- Elko
- Sparks
For more Nevada reading, check out:
Where Are The Best Places To Retire In Nevada?
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerington | 3,137 |
| 2 | Mesquite | 18,446 |
| 3 | Lovelock | 1,959 |
| 4 | Henderson | 300,116 |
| 5 | Reno | 246,500 |
| 6 | Winnemucca | 7,762 |
| 7 | Carlin | 2,025 |
| 8 | Sparks | 100,589 |
| 9 | Elko | 20,304 |
| 10 | North Las Vegas | 241,369 |
