The 10 Fastest Growing Cities for Retirees

3. Las Vegas, NV

Senior population growth (2000 to 2010): 50 percent
People retire where they vacation, according to Frey – which is why  this glittering city’s  appearance on the list explains itself. For those looking for upscale retirement communities, the Vegas  area is a mecca and has boomed among the 65-and-over population in recent years – two  communities in the area have been nationally recognized as among the best in the country. It also has at least 10 hospitals and five colleges and universities – not to mention the Strip.