If you are looking for peace and tranquility when choosing where to retire, the mountains might just be the place for you! When you live near the mountains, you enjoy the natural wonder of the landscape including: clear starry night skies, the sounds and stillness of nature, and of course all of the hiking one could ask for. Whether you take advantage of the mountainous sports such as skiing or canoeing, or rather relax in solitude, the mountains are the perfect place to retire. Retirenet.com offers a wide range of mountain communities from The Appalachian’s to The Sierra Nevada’s and everything in between. Once you have decided where you want to retire, come check out our premium 55 plus communities nestled in the heart of the mountains. Retirenet.com has listings varying from the more affordable, all the way to the most luxurious mountain retirement communities. Explore our beautiful mountain listings below and happy home hunting!

Utah is known for its geological diversity ranging from snowcapped mountains to well-watered river valleys to rugged, stony deserts. It is also known for being one of the most religiously homogeneous states in the Union, with approximately 62% of its inhabitants claiming membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which greatly influences Utahn culture and daily life.

Utah is a Native American word meaning "people of the mountains." An outdoorsy retiree's paradise, The state is home to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and world-class ski resorts like Park City and Deer Valley. You can find burnt-orange and red boulders in the southeastern part of the state, known as the Moab area.

Utah is home to five sprawling national parks (more than any other state except Alaska and California). Also home to The Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere, and Monument Valley, with its towering sandstone formations, Utah is a naturally beautiful place to retire.

The cost of living is just slightly higher than the national average and the median home costs a little more than average. Utah's unemployment rate is significantly lower than the rest of the nation, good news for those planning to work during retirement.