10 Reasons to Retire in a College Town

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College towns are interesting and have more things going on than non-college towns. I live in one right now but there is less going on now then there has been, the On Stage entertainment series in which big name entertainers from several years ago would come and perform such as Rosemary Clooney and Ray Charles from the past and Olivia Newton-John and Pat Benetar from more resent years has stopped because of the addition of a huge new convention center that charges more for concerts. I miss the arts festival that used to be held downtown also, I guess the Arts Counsel couldn't afford to have it anymore or artists kept pulling out of the event. But there are still plenty of parades on major holidays.

Steph of PA 1:21PM May 12, 2012

Does any College in or around Tyler Texas Offer
any free classes for Retirees? I am retired Military!
Would love to take more music Lessons!
I think it is great that some colleges are offering
these services to seniors! some of us would be willing to volunteer to help out when needed!

Joseph Goble of TX 12:13PM May 12, 2012

Big Cities have colleges but that does not make them "college towns." The small college towns dont have too much of a crime rate either

thaddeius buttmunch of SC 12:04PM May 12, 2012

I've been planning retire to a college town since I graduated from college in the late 80s. This article aligns with my long-held thoughts, and I think I've found several great towns and two were mentioned in this article. Here's my list for those interested, each having advantageous and disadvantages: Corvallis, OR; Santa Cruz, CA; San Luis Obispo, CA; Chico, CA; Flagstaff; AZ; Fort Collins; CO. I prefer the West primarily because of weather and family.

anthony of CA 11:51AM May 12, 2012

No disagreement with the article or the comments from the context of the writers. every 'small city" with a college / university has a unique community culture representative of the relationship between the community and the college / university. Needless to say, when the colleges/ universities and cities see themselves as partners in their communities for a shared common purpose, the quality of life for everyone in the community and region is enhanced. The vibrance of a university embraced and supported by community stakeholders brings vibrance to the community.
As a community, you not only learn to cycle with the ebb and flow of daily as well as academic and extra-curricular events in the academic year but relish in the youthfulness (not to mention economic determinism) it brings to anyone that understands its relevance for the future of a society.

CGR of GA 11:45PM May 06, 2012

these two people who commented stay away from their college towns.. are people who clearly are not using the college in rock hill or asland. why tell ppl to stay away when ppl bring money to town and business grow... so pay no intention to the 2 uneducated local a-holes. and lets give both places a try. and lets hope( Glasmanof WI) and (Dasubercrassof OR) both join the college to get a education

salena of OH 10:12PM April 20, 2012