Cleveland Area, OH 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Active adults who are looking for retirement communities in the midwest will enjoy the Cleveland area for its lower cost of living, abundant Lake Erie beaches, natural beauty and wide variety of leisure activities. 55+ homebuyers have choices of several locations in the area ranging from small towns and villages to urban areas. The area has something for everyone from an evening listening to the Cleveland Symphony to ice fishing on Lake Erie, to hiking or biking along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. 

Active adults who are looking for retirement communities in the midwest will enjoy the Cleveland area for its lower cost of living, abundant Lake Erie beaches, natural beauty and wide variety of leisure activities. 55+ homebuyers have choices of several locations in the area ranging from small towns and villages to urban areas. The area has something for everyone from an evening listening to the Cleveland Symphony to ice fishing on Lake Erie, to hiking or biking along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. 

Cleveland Area Cost of Living

Cost of living in the area varies a bit by location, with lakeside towns being more expensive. On average though you can expect the cost of living to be 15 to 20 percent lower than elsewhere in the U.S. Groceries and utilities are about average but other costs including utilities and healthcare are lower. Below average housing prices are the primary reason for the overall low cost of living. 

Ohio residents pay an income tax ranging from 2.76 to 3.99 percent and Social Security is not taxed. According to Kiplinger retirees with higher incomes will not receive tax credits on other types of retirement income. Some local areas and schools may add additional income taxes for their residents.

The Cleveland area 55+ communities are in small towns and cities outside the larger cities of Cleveland and Akron. The prices vary by location but in general prices range from the mid $100s to the high $600s with slightly higher prices in the North Ridgeville area. 

Cleveland Area Climate

The climate in the area varies depending on proximity to Lake Erie. Those closer to the lake will be affected by the lake effect which causes greater snowfall amounts during late fall and early winter. Winters are cold throughout the area, temperatures ranging from 24 to 34 degrees. Summers are warm and humid with an average of 77% humidity and 62 to 77 degree temperature range.

While Cleveland sits on the shores of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, Akron is farther inland about 30 miles south of Cleveland. For those retirees who enjoy time spent on or near water, 14 of the 19 retirement communities in the Cleveland area are within ten miles of Lake Erie.

Recreation, Culture, and Entertainment Near Cleveland Area

There are a variety of recreational options in the area, including several highly rated golf courses, ski resorts, numerous museums, zoos and natural areas for hiking and camping.

Golf Courses Near Cleveland Area

  • Forest Hills Golf Course in Elyria
  • Manakiki Golf Course in Willoughby
  • Firestone Country Club in Akron
  • Mayfair Country Club in Green
  • Pleasant Hill Golf Course in Chardon
  • Fox Meadow Country Club in Medina
  • Weymouth Country Club in Medina
  • Briarwood Golf Club in Broadview Heights
  • Carlisle Golf Course in Grafton
  • Thunderbird Hills Golf Course in Huron

Performing Arts Near Cleveland Area

  • The Cleveland Orchestra
  • Cleveland Play House
  • Akron Civic Theatre
  • Canton Palace Theatre
  • Players Guild Theatre in North Canton
  • Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield
  • The Mansfield Playhouse
  • Huron Playhouse

Museums & Historical Sites Near Cleveland Area

  • The Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History
  • Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland
  • Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland
  • International Women's Air & Space Museum in Cleveland
  • Simon Perkins Stone Mansion in Akron
  • McKinley Presidential Library & Museum in Canton
  • Canton Classic Car Museum
  • MAPS Air Museum in North Canton
  • Akron History Center

Hiking, Boating, Gardens, & Fishing Near Cleveland Area

  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse in Cleveland
  • Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Cleveland
  • Western Falls of Cascade in Elyria
  • Sandy Ridge Reservation Wetland & Wildlife Preserve in North Ridgeville
  • Nature Realm Visitor Center in Akron
  • Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield
  • Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve in Mansfield
  • Huron Lighthouse Lake Front Park and Beach

Other Activities Near Cleveland Area

  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • JACK Cleveland Casino
  • NASA Glenn Visitor Center
  • Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village
  • Akron Zoo
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton
  • Gervasi Vineyard in Canton
  • Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield
  • Quarry Hill Winery in Berlin Heights

Professional Sports Near Cleveland Area

  • Cleveland Guardians - Major League Baseball
  • Cleveland Browns - National Football League
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - National Basketball Association
  • Lake County Captains - Minor League Baseball
  • Cleveland Monsters - American Hockey League

Cleveland Area Healthcare

The Cleveland area has a number of hospitals available, most of the hospitals in the region are also designated trauma centers.


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16 communities near Cleveland Area

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Pioneer Ridge

For Sale
  • High $200ks - Low $500ks
  • 599 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2005 - 2016
  • 2 reviews
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Avenbury Lakes

For Sale
  • High $200ks - Mid $400ks
  • 352 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1999 - 2006
  • No Reviews
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Morningside at Martin’s Run

For Sale
  • Below $100k - High $300ks
  • 300 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2005 - 2019
  • 1 reviews
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Four Seasons at Chestnut Ridge

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - Mid $400ks
  • 229 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1999 - 2022
  • No Reviews
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Greenbriar at River Valley

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Mid $400ks
  • 252 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1997 - 2015
  • 1 reviews
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Autumn Hill Estates

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - Low $300ks
  • 71 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2003 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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Ridgefield

For Sale
  • High $300ks - High $800ks
  • 1100 Homes
  • No Age Restrictions
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 1998 - Present
  • 1 reviews
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Fairways at Boulder Creek

For Sale
  • High $200ks - High $300ks
  • 82 Homes
  • No Age Restrictions
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2007 - 2019
  • 1 reviews
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Meadowood - Strongsville, OH

Meadowood

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - High $600ks
  • 847 Homes
  • No Age Restrictions
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1975 - 1996
  • No Reviews
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Quarry Lakes at Amherst

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Low $300ks
  • 74 Homes
  • No Age Restrictions
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2008 - 2013
  • 1 reviews
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Fieldstone Lakes - Elyria, OH

Fieldstone Lakes

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - High $300ks
  • 236 Homes
  • No Age Restrictions
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 2006 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Courtyards at Plum Brook

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - High $400ks
  • 120 Homes
  • Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2019 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Villas at Taramina

For Sale
  • Mid $300ks - High $400ks
  • 92 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2009 - 2016
  • No Reviews
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The Courtyards at New Seasons

For Sale
  • High $300ks - High $600ks
  • 74 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2020 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Orchard Park

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 55 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1995 - 2005
  • No Reviews
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NorthBorough

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 52 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2006 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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$369,000

1056 Southern Hills Drive, Banning, CA

Meadow Ranch Community

  • 3 bed
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  • 3 bath
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  • 2320 SqFt
MLS CV23099287
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