Reading, PA Named Affordable Place To Retire

Monday, July 13, 2009

Reading, PA July 13, 2009 – BusinessWeek.com recently named the Reading area as one of America’s Best Affordable Places to Retire. The ranking was determined by looking at zip codes across the country with high concentrations of wealthy seniors as well as cost of living factors such as housing affordability, proximity to quality health care, golf courses, cultural activities, shopping, and transportation. Reading, PA was rated #7 in the United States as an affordable place to retire behind Tucson, AZ; Richmond, VA; Overland Park, KS; Apache Junction, AZ; Jekyll Island, GA; and Pinehurst, NC.

Jon Scott, President and CEO of Berks Economic Partnership, said the ranking confirms Greater Reading’s growing popularity as a great place to live, work, and play. “In recent years, Greater Reading has been recognized nationally for its affordable real estate, minor league sports, and as one of the best places to build personal net worth. We continue to receive high marks as a business location, a tourist destination, and now a place to retire.”

For more information about the ranking, go to http://businessweek.com/go/09/retirement.