Atlanta offers almost anything a person could want in retirement or otherwise, making it a great location to spend your later years. Whether you’re looking to downsize from an existing home in the city or want to move to a new metro area to ensure your older years are filled with activity and security, here are five reasons to consider the Hollywood of the South.

  1. Plenty of Home Options

In a metro area the size of Atlanta, any senior can find the home type that best suits them. Looking for quaint suburban neighborhoods with sidewalk-lined streets? The Atlanta area accommodates, making it easy to find a single-level home that will support independence and mobility long term.

Seniors who want a condo unit or even a downtown loft will find these options plentiful in the city, so you can choose a home for retirement that meets your personal preferences and your need for assistance with maintenance or lawn care. And if you want to live independently, you can choose from one of the available Atlanta’s senior living communities or one of Atlanta’s top age-inspired communities.

  1. Public Transportation

Public transportation options open the entire metro area to seniors, whether or not they’re still driving. You can explore Atlanta by streetcar, shuttle or taxi, and many neighborhoods are self-contained, making it possible to walk to basic amenities such as pharmacies or grocery stores.

The MARTA rail serves much of the metro area, and seniors can get a discount on fares with a Reduced Fare Breeze Card, which is available to anyone age 65 and older.

  1. Ample Attractions and Amenities

You’re going to want a way around Atlanta, whether in your own car or by rail, because the city has so many things to do and see. Just a few of the hundreds of attractions and events that might interest seniors include:

  • The Georgia Aquarium, where seniors can see marine life from all over the globe, opt to swim with the ocean life or catch a charming dolphin show. Seniors get a discount on general admission, and when you live in Atlanta, you can also receive lower prices as a resident of Georgia.
  • Zoo Atlanta, which makes a great fall or spring outing when the weather is cool. Seniors get a discount of $4, and children age 3 to 11 get in for even less, making the zoo a great outing if you want to do something with grandkids.
  • The World of Coca-Cola, which is a fun way to relive memories with help from old Coca-Cola advertising and experiences. Seniors get a discount of $2 off the general admission price.
  1. Enjoyable Weather

Summers can be sweat-inducing in the south, but overall, Atlanta has enjoyable weather patterns that let seniors enjoy time spent in gardens or outdoor activities. The annual average temperature in the city is around 61 degrees F, and the annual low is only 52 degrees. While north Georgia does get the occasional snow fall or ice storm, white winter weather is not a huge concern for seniors living in the area.

  1. Access to World-Class Medical Facilities

Atlanta is home to dozens of hospitals and medical facilities, so seniors in any of the area’s neighborhoods will have easy access to emergency and general medical care. A number of the city’s medical centers are rated high in geriatric care by U.S. News and World Reports, including Emory Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and Emory University Hospital.

 

Atlanta is a great place to call home at any age, and seniors will find plenty of reasons to love the city in retirement years. To help make the most of your golden years in Atlanta, consider working with a real estate agent to find a home that’s right for you.