81 Communities in New York
The Seasons at Seaford
Seaford, NY- High $400s - Low $500s
- 112 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Windmill Gate
Oakdale, NY- Low $300s - High $300s
- 110 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Meadowbrooke Pointe East Meadow
East Meadow, NY- Ask Agent
- 104 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
The Bel Aire at East Meadow
East Meadow, NY- High $200s - Mid $300s
- 95 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Vineyards at Moriches
Center Moriches, NY- Low $500s - Low $600s
- 92 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Founders Village
Southold, NY- Mid $300s - Low $400s
- 92 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Glassbury Court at Cold Spring
Cold Spring, NY- High $500s - Low $700s
- 90 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
The Vineyards at Miller Place
Miller Place, NY- High $300s - Low $400s
- 85 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Kensington Estates
Woodbury, NY- Low $1Ms - High $1Ms
- 80 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Stone Ridge Estates
Dix Hills, NY- Mid $500s - High $500s
- 76 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Brandle Meadows
Altamont, NY- Low $200s - Mid $200s
- 72 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
The Polo Club at Islandia
Islandia, NY- High $500s - High $700s
- 72 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Breton Hills
Glen Cove, NY- High $300s - High $400s
- 72 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Stoneleigh Woods at Carmel
Carmel, NY- High $200s - Low $300s
- 68 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Eagles Walk at East Quogue
East Quogue, NY- Mid $300s - High $400s
- 67 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Glassbury Court at Hunterbrook
Cortlandt, NY- Mid $500s - High $700s
- 64 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Woodcrest at Jacobs Hill
Cortlandt, NY- High $100s - Low $200s
- 58 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
The Views at Pomona
Pomona, NY- Mid $200s - High $200s
- 56 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Eastport Meadows
Eastport, NY- High $300s - Low $400s
- 50 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
Villas At Seminary Hill
Carmel, NY- High $200s - Mid $300s
- 50 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
The Residences at Butterfield
Cold Spring, NY- High $300s - Low $600s
- 49 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Village Vistas
Port Jefferson, NY- High $700s - Mid $900s
- 43 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Wolfe Landing
Clarkstown, NY- High $500s - Mid $600s
- 43 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Christie Place
Scarsdale, NY- Mid $800s - High $1Ms
- 42 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
Harbor View Estates
Copiague, NY- Low $400s - Low $600s
- 40 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
Overview
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+ residents and Baby Boomers 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!
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
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. New Yorkers are known for their distinguishing accent.
Active adults either love or hate New York. 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.
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 on 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
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.