Senior Life in Hawaii

Hawaii is a dream retirement destination for many seniors. Of course, with the weather, the beaches, and relaxed Hawaiian lifestyle, more and more seniors will be looking at Hawaii for retirement, assisted living or other long-term care options. The percentage of residents in Hawaii over the age of 65 is 13.9%, which is higher than the national average of 12.4%. Currently, there are just under 200,000 seniors living in the Aloha state.

Economy:

Much of Hawaii's economy is derived from tourism, which has been a major economic engine since it received statehood in 1959. Nearly 25 percent of Hawaii's economic activity comes from tourists. Government comes in a close second to tourism in terms of employment sectors, and agricultural production of crops like coffee, macadamia nuts and pineapples comes in a distant third. Hawaii's median income is the fifth highest in the United States.

Noteworthy:

Hawaii is the most remote population center in the world, located 2,390 miles from California. It's also the only state in the country that grows coffee.