Boston Area 55+ Retirement Communities

Active adults and retirees looking for a 55+ community in the Boston area have plenty of options that may suit their needs. Residents in the area have access to great healthcare facilities, cultural attractions, a four-season climate, and scenic natural landscapes including a beautiful coastline. 

Climate & Geography

The Boston metropolitan area has a population of 4.9 million residents and is mostly urban and suburban neighborhoods. 

Boston area residents enjoy a four-season climate, summers are warm and humid, but winters can be very stormy and have heavy snowfall. Residents and visitors enjoy beautiful New England fall foliage, winter sports, sandy beaches along the coastline during the summer and picturesque natural landscapes in the spring.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Boston has a variety of museums and historical sites for adults to visit: 

• Paul Revere’s house
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Battleship Cove
• Boston Symphony Orchestra

Many 55+ residents enjoy walking through the Boston Public Garden or exploring the Freedom Trail, which takes you on a journey of colonial and war-era locations like Bunker Hill and Beacon Hill.

Boston is home to a variety of professional sports teams including the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics. 

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Massachusetts is typically higher than the national average. Although the cost of living is higher, the yearly income of most residents is also higher than the U.S. national average. Massachusetts has a 6.25% sales tax.

Health Care

Boston has some of the best healthcare facilities in the U.S. including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, McLean Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, all of which have nationally ranked specialties.