New Mexico tops list of States retirees are moving to (Santa Fe: movers, schools)
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I'm already retired. Twice, plus SocSec. And I like working (part-time). But I'd rather move to NM and not work than stay someplace I don't like and get paid to do it.
New Mexico (43%)
Florida (39%)
Arizona (37%)
South Carolina (37%)
Idaho (34%)
Maine (33%)
Vermont (31%)
Nevada (29%)
Wyoming (27%)
Montana (26%)
This is very misleading.
The numbers in parenthesis indicate the percent of people who moved into the state that were retirees.
In absolute numbers, the big dog, and leader of the pack is still Florida.
According to SmartAsset using 2016 US census figure reflecting net migration of people over the age of sixty:
"The top four states where retirees are moving remains unchanged from last year’s study. Florida, Arizona, North Carolina and South Carolina once again occupy the top four spots. Of these four, Florida is a clear first. In total, 84,600 more retirees moved to Florida than left. Arizona which took second had about 28,600, North Carolina received about 15,600 and South Carolina received a net influx of about 8,500 retirees."
I don't think it has changed all that much since then.
This is very misleading.
The numbers in parenthesis indicate the percent of people who moved into the state that were retirees.
In absolute numbers, the big dog, and leader of the pack is still Florida.
According to SmartAsset using 2016 US census figure reflecting net migration of people over the age of sixty:
"The top four states where retirees are moving remains unchanged from last year’s study. Florida, Arizona, North Carolina and South Carolina once again occupy the top four spots. Of these four, Florida is a clear first. In total, 84,600 more retirees moved to Florida than left. Arizona which took second had about 28,600, North Carolina received about 15,600 and South Carolina received a net influx of about 8,500 retirees."
I don't think it has changed all that much since then.
Yes. Thanks for pointing that out.
Although I wish New Mexico was a sparsely populated as it was in 1968 when I first discovered the State, I personally would like to have more young people moving to New Mexico than old people like myself. Young folks may not have as much money as retirees, in general, but they do spend it.
I guess Florida is nice for some folks but I've spent a few months working in Florida in the 1980s and have a sibling at Jacksonville. I can tell you shuffleboard courts, careless white-haired drivers and high humidities do nothing for me. I suppose I would be happy if New Mexico found it's way off all growth lists.
New Mexico (43%)
Florida (39%)
Arizona (37%)
South Carolina (37%)
Idaho (34%)
Maine (33%)
Vermont (31%)
Nevada (29%)
Wyoming (27%)
Montana (26%)
Wait, I don't understand these numbers. Shouldn't they all add up to 100% of United Van Lines' retiree moves, instead of over 300%? lol
NM is cheap, and has low property tax rates. Maybe retirees don't feel they have to worry about it running out of water in their lifetime, but they might find out they're wrong.Let's hope not.
Although I wish New Mexico was a sparsely populated as it was in 1968 when I first discovered the State, I personally would like to have more young people moving to New Mexico than old people like myself. Young folks may not have as much money as retirees, in general, but they do spend it.
I guess Florida is nice for some folks but I've spent a few months working in Florida in the 1980s and have a sibling at Jacksonville. I can tell you shuffleboard courts, careless white-haired drivers and high humidities do nothing for me. I suppose I would be happy if New Mexico found it's way off all growth lists.
I dont think very many young people will move to New Mexico anytime soon.
Wait, I don't understand these numbers. Shouldn't they all add up to 100% of United Van Lines' retiree moves, instead of over 300%? lol
NM is cheap, and has low property tax rates. Maybe retirees don't feel they have to worry about it running out of water in their lifetime, but they might find out they're wrong.Let's hope not.
Ha! For the past 50 years I have told people who want to come out to the Southwest we're just about to run out of ground water but nothing seems to slow the flow of U-hauls seen headed west on I-40. I can tell you that, since 1968, ground table water has been a subject of each and every gathering I have ever attended on an old screened back porch, at a back yard BBQ and every time we've stood warming our backsides around an old wood stove or gas heater. Without fail, the subject always comes up without any resolution.
Then too, New Mexico has aliens; . . . both kinds.
I dont think very many young people will move to New Mexico anytime soon.
I'd heard that Santa Fe has been attracting young ones, lately. It's become hipper; the Meow Wolf concert venue has made SF more attractive, and apparently there are other music venues that are a draw. And the trickle of film industry projects has been supporting support services, that are mainly staffed by young people. But I don't have any statistics to share about that. All I know, is that the buzz used to be, that Millennials were leaving Santa Fe, because "there's no one to date", but that rumor has it now, that the trend has turned around.
OTOH, I think a bunch of people left after the 2008 recession. There seem to be fewer massage and spa businesses now, and definitely fewer massage therapists in town. One of the massage schools closed. And a film and arts school closed. So that might seem to contradict the rumors, that young people are coming. Time will tell, I guess. I've been running into young people, who are techies and newly employed in health care, though. There's a brand-new hospital that just hired an entire staff and medical specialists. That could account for the new arrivals in the younger generation.
I'd heard that Santa Fe has been attracting young ones, lately. It's become hipper; the Meow Wolf concert venue has made SF more attractive, and apparently there are other music venues that are a draw. And the trickle of film industry projects has been supporting support services, that are mainly staffed by young people. But I don't have any statistics to share about that. All I know, is that the buzz used to be, that Millennials were leaving Santa Fe, because "there's no one to date", but that rumor has it now, that the trend has turned around.
OTOH, I think a bunch of people left after the 2008 recession. There seem to be fewer massage and spa businesses now, and definitely fewer massage therapists in town. One of the massage schools closed. And a film and arts school closed. So that might seem to contradict the rumors, that young people are coming. Time will tell, I guess. I've been running into young people, who are techies and newly employed in health care, though. There's a brand-new hospital that just hired an entire staff and medical specialists. That could account for the new arrivals in the younger generation.
Okay I see..
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