Forbes 25 Best Places to Retire 2016

Written By Michele Rennie

We did it again. And we won't make you go through all 25 to get to Walla Walla on this alphabetical list. Here's the text:

Walla Walla, Washington

60,000-population capital of wine country and college town (Whitman College, Walla Walla University) in southeastern Washington State. PROS: Strong economy, median home price $210,000. Above-average doctors per capita, low serious crime rate. Good weather and air quality. Somewhat walkable. CONS: Poor state tax climate for retirees. NOTED: More than 100 wineries in area. Cost of living 3% above national average. TRIVIA: City name was that of local tribe.

Link to complete Forbes article with criteria and methodology


Posted on April 7, 2016 at 1:12 pm  
Michele Rennie | Posted in Why Walla Walla?  | Tagged Best places to retire, Forbes, historic downtown, Walla Walla University, Whitman College, wineries

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