11 Best Places to Retire in Oregon

11. Lake

Score: 7

Median home price: $141,800

Home tax: $1,228

Cost of living index: 98.8

Located in the south-central area of Oregon, Lake County is home to just under 8,000 people, which isn’t all that much. The median age of the residents is 48 according to the latest census so you’re surely going to find plenty of other retirees if you pick this county for your new home.

The average home price in this area is over $141,000 while the property taxes reach $1,228. The cost of living index is a bit below the average, but not enough to actually make much of a difference when it comes to your wallet.

Lake county has a total area of over 8,300 square miles, out of which over 200 square miles are water. This area is full of beautiful lakes, as well as mountain peaks and national protected areas. Overall, this is the third largest county in Oregon.