10. West Roxbury — Boston

If you want to live in a quiet, tight-knit community made up of mostly single-family homes, look no further than West Roxbury. In Boston, the median listing price is $709,950, which makes West Roxbury’s $572,450 relatively affordable without giving up on living in a bustling, ever-evolving city.

Retirees make up 18.5% of the population. And the livability score? A solid 73. Maybe The Corrib Classic 5K Road Race has something to do with it, a community event that attracts about 2000 runners, volunteers, families, and friends. Not only that but the two parks, Brook Farm and Millennium Park, offer acres and acres of green space for those interested in strolling, hiking, picnicking and more.