Boston Area, MA 55+ Active Adult 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.
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.
Boston Area 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.
Boston Area 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.
Boston Area 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.
Boston Area 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.
Communities Near Boston Area
- Boston Area (76)
- Acton (1)
- Amesbury (1)
- Andover (1)
- Ashland (1)
- Carlisle (1)
- Dedham (1)
- Duxbury (1)
- Framingham (2)
- Groveland (1)
Center Commons
- Mid $500ks - Mid $600ks
- 44 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2009
- No Reviews
Northwoods at Sudbury
- Low $400ks - Mid $600ks
- 43 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1999 - 2019
- No Reviews
North Meadow Village
- Mid $500ks - Low $800ks
- 42 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2012 - 2015
- No Reviews
Bigelow Farm
- High $500ks - High $600ks
- 41 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2006 - 2013
- No Reviews
Donovan Farm
- High $500ks - Mid $700ks
- 40 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2001 - 2003
- No Reviews
Spring Meadow
- High $400ks - Mid $500ks
- 39 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2007
- No Reviews
Tara Woods
- Mid $400ks - High $400ks
- 38 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2007 - 2015
- No Reviews
Peregrine Woods
- High $400ks - Mid $600ks
- 32 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2002 - 2005
- No Reviews
Brookside Village
- Low $700ks - High $700ks
- 30 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2018 - 2018
- No Reviews
Rolling Green at Topsfield
- Mid $600ks - High $800ks
- 30 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2014 - 2014
- No Reviews
Wyman Farms
- Low $500ks - Low $900ks
- 26 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2017 - Present
- No Reviews
Chilton Park Village
- Mid $400ks - High $400ks
- 25 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2006 - 2015
- No Reviews
Woodcrest Run
- Mid $400ks - High $600ks
- 25 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- No Reviews
Kensington at The Pinehills
- Low $500ks - High $500ks
- 17 Homes
- No Age Restrictions
- New Homes Only
- 2017 - Present
- No Reviews
Garrison Place
- Mid $800ks - Mid $1Ms
- 16 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2018 - 2019
- No Reviews
59 North Main
- Low $900ks - High $900ks
- 12 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- No Reviews
Village at Silver Hill
- High $1Ms - Low $2Ms
- 8 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2021 - Present
- No Reviews