What do you want yours? retirement what does it look like? For many retireesthe answer starts with a significant move: More than 338,000 US residents retired to a new home in 2023, a 44% increase compared to 2022, according to a report from the online moving services market Hire an Assistant.

Of course, retirees deciding where to live out their golden years have a lot to consider, from cost of living on taxes, health care, climate and more. Safety is another important factor; Elder abuse – physical, financial and otherwise – is on the rise, time reported earlier this year.

Related: These are the 'richest and safest' places to retire in the US None of them are in Florida – and 2 states make the list.

But where exactly are the safest states? retirement in the US? Seniorlyan online platform that helps families and seniors find senior living options, made a STUDY to find out.

It used the latest data from the FBI, CDC, BLS, DOT and CMS to analyze seven safety-related categories: violent crime, property crime, police officers per capita, crash deaths, motor vehicle deaths, beds in hospital per capita and fraud complaints.

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As it turns out, the #1 safest state to retire in is New Jersey, which boasts the second fewest fall deaths and the third lowest crime rate, along with a “healthy police presence “, according to Seniorly's research.

New York ranked second with the third fewest fatal car accidents and the sixth fewest crash deaths. Additionally, the Empire State ranks well for its strong police presence, low rates of senior fraud and availability of hospital beds, according to the data.

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See the 15 safest places for the elderly to retire according to Seniorly's analysis below:

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