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BEST PLACES TO RETIRE 2005
BEST PLACES TO RETIRE 2005 With their diversity, thriving street life and plentiful housing, college towns are drawing an increasing number of retirees for whom culture is at least as important as golf. (more)
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Ashland, Oregon
Ashland,
Oregon

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces,
New Mexico

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Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City,
Iowa

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Brunswick, Maine
Brunswick,
Maine

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Athens, Georgia
Athens,
Georgia

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Key retirement stats on more than 1,300 towns.

MONEY magazine and CNN/Money spent months looking for Great American Towns -- see the 10 winners.

Retirement: Top 10s
Most golf played
Most country club members
Fastest growth in age 50+ population
Most people age 50+
Most educated

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BEST PLACES TO RETIRE 2005
category not somewhat important very
Affordable housing
Plentiful leisure activities
Plentiful cultural options
Low pollution
Low crime rate
Low auto insurance
Access to quality health care
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