4. Boise, ID
Senior population growth (2000 to 2010): 46 percentHardly a drab plains city, Boise has culture galore, including its own opera company, art museum, philharmonic orchestra, and ballet. It’s also home to at least eight post-secondary schools, including Boise State University, and at least eight hospitals. Where to Retire magazine named Boise as its top retirement destination in 2013.
