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Anthony L. qa

Is Wilmington a good place to retire?

My wife and I are planning to retire in the next few years. We're considering Wilmington because of lower cost of living. Weather is moderate — about 65F average.

Cost of living looks pretty reasonable. How's the healthcare situation? Any retiree communities?
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Jean S.
If you can afford it, Northside is the best place to live. Period.
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Jean S.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Northside. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Jean S.
Don't sleep on Pine Grove. It's up and coming and still affordable.
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Jean S.
Check out the Oakwood area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Daniel K.
The food scene here is seriously underrated. So many great restaurants.
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Anthony L.
Respectfully disagree about the job market. In my experience, there are good opportunities if you network.
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Jean S.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. People are super nice.
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Daniel K.
I work in government and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 6 months.
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Jean S.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Jean S.
Moved here last year. No regrets. So many outdoor activities.
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Daniel K.
Check out the Maple Heights area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Jean S.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is check out the local Facebook groups for neighborhood info. Makes a big difference.
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