This East Coast Town Was Voted the ‘Happiest Place to Retire in 2024’

For many people, a happy retirement is the light at the end of the tunnel during their working life. 

 If you’re wondering what town to set your sights on to have the happiest retirement, Barnstable, Massachusetts, might not be on your radar —  but it should be. 

Barnstable offers a wealth of opportunities for community involvement. A quick search of a few of Barnstable’s seven libraries reveals community activities like yoga

The Barnstable Adult Community Center is a hub of activity for retirees looking to take an art class, attend travel talks, participate in cooking classes and other workshops, exercise

Barnstable looks like a quintessential New England town with Cape Cod homes lining the shores of the bay and overlooking the water.

With seven villages in one town, Barnstable boasts multiple museums, arts centers, galleries, lighthouses, walking tours, and more. 

While the cost of living in Barnstable is higher than some other cities on the list, the median household income is just over $94,000.

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