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Vista, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Vista
Vista is a small town in Southern California near the Pacific Ocean. Its year-round moderate temperatures and nearby outdoor recreation have made it a popular retirement…
Vista is a small town in Southern California near the Pacific Ocean. Its year-round moderate temperatures and nearby outdoor recreation have made it a popular retirement destination. Besides this, residents of Vista 55+ communities enjoy easy access to the amenities of nearby San Diego.
Climate & Geography
Vista has a temperate Mediterranean climate. Extremes temperatures are uncommon because of coastal breezes. The western portion of the city tends to have more overcast days than the eastern portion. Temperatures range from the 50s to the 80s all year, and there is very little rainfall.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Active adults looking to get outside have plenty of options in Vista. The Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a large park with manicured gardens and art, and Brengle Terrace Park is an expansive outdoor area. The nearby Calavera Lake is popular for biking, hiking, and water recreation.
Local amenities include the Moonlight Amphitheatre for outdoor concerts and performances, the Avo Playhouse for shows, and multiple brewing companies throughout the city.
For more entertainment and beachside activities, residents can head an hour to San Diego.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Vista is higher than the national average because of high housing costs, which is typical of California.
California does not tax Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. However, all other forms of retirement income are fully taxed. Property taxes are lower than average, and there is a homestead exemption available for homeowners. Sales taxes are higher than average.
Health Care
Residents in Vista 55+ communities are part of the San Diego metro area which ranks in the top 14 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index and California ranks in the top 14 states.
Vista residents have easy access to multiple hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News, including Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas, and Palomar Medical Center Poway. In addition, Scripps La Jolla Hospitals, located 20 miles away, is nationally ranked in eight specialties.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Vista, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Vista has 80 homes, the largest has 256 homes, and the average communities consists of 168 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Vista.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Vista stay on the market for around 343 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $556,581, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Vista Del Mar average around $583,387, while homes in Nob Hill average around $529,774.
17 communities near Vista
94 homes near Vista
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,704 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,230 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,076 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,328 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,028 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,899 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,808 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|834 sq ft
|Duplex
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,648 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,808 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,368 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,622 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,762 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,484 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
4 beds
|4 baths
|1,911 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,564 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,041 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,546 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,807 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,028 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,106 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,480 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,291 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Vista, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Vista has 80 homes, the largest has 256 homes, and the average communities consists of 168 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Vista.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Vista stay on the market for around 343 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $556,581, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Vista Del Mar average around $583,387, while homes in Nob Hill average around $529,774.
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