#4 Mesa, Arizona

If you want to keep active in retirement, then you should definitely consider Mesa, Arizona, as your final destination. This state’s weather is amazing, and if you have been looking for a place that will not have wild fluctuations in weather, this is the place for you. Especially if you don’t mind the heat.

Mesa is a gorgeous town that has recently been a hub for seniors, mainly due to the outdoor activities it offers and the many golf courses you could make the most of. Rent and housing are within the median national averages (with rent hitting around $1,750 per month), and you will be able to access some of the best health care the nation can offer if you are a resident here.

If you are a lover of the arts, then this city is going to be the best bet for you. The Mesa Art Center hosts regular art classes and performances all throughout the year (including a variety of speakers, theater plays, and classical music concerts), all in addition to their contemporary art museum!