"Now that I'm retired I have time to make my garden look beautiful!"Mary Choi
Retire Columbia
Columbia is an ideal community for retirement. Retirees are especially attracted to the youthful spirit of the community, the clean environment, availability of healthcare, and the many educational and recreational opportunities. Seventeen percent of Columbia's population is comprised of individuals over 50 years of age.
The September/October 1998 issue of Consumer's Digest Magazine listed Columbia as one of the "best and most affordable retirement sites in the country." Our community also made the list of 25 U.S. cities offering "lifestyle alternatives and special amenities for individual retirement choices." And with good reason -- Columbia offers all the benefits of a metropolitan area without all the hassles.
Columbia is consistently recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top places to live. In 1999, Columbia was voted runner-up for Best Small City in America. Also listed in Where To Retire and 50 Fabulous Places to Retire, here are just a few of the reasons why Columbia is a great place to call home.
