Retirement Living
Lacey has consistently been perceived as a great retirement location.Lacey's proximity to both Ft. Lewis Army Base and to McChord Air Force Base make it a popular retirement choice for the military. Recent demographics have shown that while the Sun Belt states are getting most of the retirement fueled economic growth, Washington State is the 10th largest retirement growth state in the U.S., and Lacey has been the beneficiary of a healthy portion of it.
Drawn by the affordable housing, wide variety of activities, mild weather, availability of military retirement services and quality healthcare, retirees are flocking to the South Sound.
While businesses benefit from servicing this growing market, the entire Lacey community benefits form the energy, skills and experience of its senior residents, whether volunteering in schools, the Chamber of the local museum.
Thurston County is home to numerous outstanding retirement communities, including:
