New York 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities
Many active adults and retirees imagine New York with crowded streets, beeping taxis and soaring skyscrapers; however, there is more to the state that has been attracting 55+ active adults from across the country. The state's natural beauty, cultural activities, and several international airports allow active adult residents to appreciate the things they desire the most in life. Whether you enjoy sports, music and entertainment, outdoor activities, or simply admiring the natural beauty, New York has it all!
Many active adults and retirees imagine New York with crowded streets, beeping taxis and soaring skyscrapers; however, there is more to the state that has been attracting 55+ active adults from across the country. The state's natural beauty, cultural activities, and several international airports allow active adult residents to appreciate the things they desire the most in life. Whether you enjoy sports, music and entertainment, outdoor activities, or simply admiring the natural beauty, New York has it all!
New York Climate & Geography
While New York is best known for its urban atmosphere, especially Manhattan, there are forests, farms, rivers, mountains and lakes that cover most of the state. The state is bordered by New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.
The climate in New York is categorized as humid continental, however the climate varies from region to region. There are three key climatic areas including the southeastern lowlands, the uplands of the Catskills and Adirondacks and the snow belt along the Great Lakes Plain. The differences in latitude, character of the landscape, and closeness to large bodies of water are what cause these variations.
Recreations, Culture & Entertainment in New York
New York is rich with culture and many American cultural movements first emerged in New York City. New York’s individuality lies in its astonishing mixture of different cultures. A walk amongst the city’s multilingual populace will reveal the diversity of accents and speech patterns.
Popular attractions here include Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Niagara Falls, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Watkins Glen State Park, Lake Placid, Ellis Island and Times Square. New York State is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations.
New York City is a significant place for music, film, theater, dance and visual arts. In addition, New York produces many dairy products, greenhouse and nursery products, apples, cattle and hay. The state is a leading fruit and vegetable manufacturer in the eastern part of the country. Some of New York’s other notable industries include publishing, mass communications, advertising and entertainment.
New York Cost of Living & Taxes
New York has a higher cost of living than the national average, with New York City being the single most expensive big-city in the United States. The state and local tax burden is the second highest in the nation. Income and property taxes are high in many areas throughout the state as well. The state's sales tax is 4.0% but many cities and towns can add an additional 5%.
However, when it comes to retirees the tax situation is quite friendly. New York does not tax military pensions, civil service pensions, New York State or local pensions as well as social security. Also if you are 59 years of age or older, up to $20,000 of qualified pensions can be excluded.
Healthcare in New York
Active adults benefit from the fact that there are over 175 hospitals in New York and the state is ranked 15 in overall health. The state has one of the lowest obesity rates in the nation along with a low smoking rate. They have a high per capita public health funding program and have primary care physicians and dentists readily available. Retirees rest easy knowing that there are many readily accessible medical facilities close by.
Communities Near New York
Saddle Lakes
- Low $400ks - Low $500ks
- 196 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2000 - 2002
- 1 reviews
Country Village Estates
- Low $300ks - High $300ks
- 195 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1993 - 2001
- No Reviews
Sunken Pond Estates
- Low $400ks - High $400ks
- 194 Homes (2 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2003 - 2005
- 1 reviews
Westhampton Pines
- Low $900ks - Low $1Ms
- 189 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2005 - 2013
- 2 reviews
The Villages at Mount Sinai Park
- Low $600ks - High $600ks
- 185 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2005 - 2007
- 1 reviews
Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead
- Low $500ks
- 176 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2007 - 2016
- 1 reviews
Snug Harbor
- Mid $300ks - High $400ks
- 176 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1970 - 1974
- No Reviews
The Coves at Melville
- Mid $500ks - High $500ks
- 175 Homes
- 62+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2005
- No Reviews
Strathmore Gate East
- Low $300ks - High $300ks
- 174 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1970 - 1975
- No Reviews
Regency at Fishkill
- High $300ks - High $400ks
- 164 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2008 - 2020
- No Reviews
Setauket Meadows
- High $500ks - Mid $600ks
- 150 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2005 - 2007
- No Reviews
The Manors at The Colony Preserve
- High $300ks - High $400ks
- 150 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2013 - Present
- No Reviews
Vineyards at Brookfield
- Mid $400ks - Mid $500ks
- 146 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- No Reviews
Village Estates
- High $300ks - Mid $400ks
- 138 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2006 - 2008
- No Reviews
The Villas at Narragansett
- Low $400ks - High $400ks
- 138 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2005
- No Reviews
The Seasons at Plainview
- Low $500ks - High $600ks
- 134 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2006 - 2007
- 1 reviews
Windcrest East
- High $400ks - High $500ks
- 126 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2005
- No Reviews
The Hollows at Blue Hill
- Low $500ks - High $700ks
- 126 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2008 - 2014
- No Reviews
Harvest Pointe
- Low $800ks - High $3Ms
- 124 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2017 - Present
- 2 reviews
The Seasons at Seaford
- Low $600ks - High $600ks
- 112 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2015 - 2017
- No Reviews
Windmill Gate
- High $300ks - High $400ks
- 110 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1989 - 1991
- No Reviews
Meadowbrooke Pointe East Meadow
- High $600ks - High $700ks
- 104 Homes (3 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - Present
- No Reviews
The Cornerstone Hauppauge
- 96 Apartments
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - 2020
- No Reviews
The Bel Aire at East Meadow
- Mid $300ks - Low $400ks
- 95 Homes (2 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2005
- No Reviews
Vineyards at Moriches
- Mid $500ks - High $600ks
- 92 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2008 - 2014
- 1 reviews
Founders Village
- Mid $400ks - High $500ks
- 92 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1981 - 1985
- No Reviews
The Vineyards at Mount Sinai
- Low $800ks - Low $1Ms
- 91 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2020 - Present
- No Reviews
Glassbury Court at Cold Spring
- High $500ks - Low $700ks
- 90 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2009 - 2014
- 1 reviews
The Vineyards at Miller Place
- Low $500ks - Mid $500ks
- 85 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2005
- No Reviews
Kensington Estates
- Low $1Ms - High $1Ms
- 80 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2019 - 2021
- No Reviews