Hoboken Among ‘Best Places To Retire’ In US: Report

HOBOKEN, NJ — Is Hoboken one of the United States’ “Best Places To Retire?” That’s what a recent ranking by Time claims.

While making their list, Time researchers only looked at places with populations between 10,000 and 100,000, and eliminated any place that had more than double the national crime risk, less than 85% of its state’s median household income, or a “lack of ethnic diversity.” Additional criteria included economic health, cost of living, crime, taxes, weather, ease of living and amenities.

Locations making the cut included:

• Hoboken, New Jersey
• Palm Coast, Florida
• Marysville, Ohio
• New Braunfels, Texas
• Nixa, Missouri
• Broomfield, Colorado
• Falls Church, Virginia

Read more about the methodology and see the full report here.

Time named Hoboken its choice for “Urban Enthusiasts.”

According to Time researchers, 16.8 percent of Hoboken’s population is at least 50-years-old. Here’s what the publication had to say about the Mile Square City:

“Half a century ago this mile-long stretch of Jersey shoreline, across the river from New York City, was best known as Frank Sinatra’s hometown and as the setting of 1954’s On the Waterfront. But today that gritty past is hard to spot, with eclectic restaurants and refurbished townhouses dotting the walkable streets. One thing that hasn’t changed? New York’s theaters and art museums remain a short ferry or PATH train ride away.”

The city also has its own cultural attractions, Time researchers said:

“Sprawl out on the great lawn of the park at Pier A to catch some rays, have a picnic, or simply take in the postcard-worthy views of the downtown Manhattan skyline. Summer events include free outdoor movie screenings and concerts. Indulge your literary leanings with a trip to Symposia, a nonprofit used-book store that also hosts a range of events, from book signings to guitar circles. Audiophiles should pop into Tunes’ 1,700-square-foot shop to peruse a vast collection of new and used CDs and LPs.”

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HOBOKEN'S BEST (AND WORST)

Hoboken is no stranger to “best of” lists, for better or worse. Here are just a few.

• Hoboken Schools Make 'New Jersey's Best Teachers' Ranking
• Hoboken Is The 2nd 'Most Promiscuous City' in America, Study Says
• Hoboken Ranked as One of the 10 Best Places to Live in New Jersey
• Hoboken Is Among 10 'Drunkest Places' In NJ: Report
• Hoboken Ranked Among 'Best' Small Cities In America: Report
• NJ's 'Best Towns For Families': Hoboken Ranks Dead Last
• Hoboken Ranked As One Of Snobbiest Towns In N.J.
• Hoboken Is ‘Most Underrated U.S. City’ New Ranking Says
• NJ's 'Best Towns For Families': Hoboken Ranks Dead Last

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