Retirees tend to support art and culture, which could benefit local residents. A higher percentage of retirees will tend to create jobs in health care. Retirees can encourage stability in the real estate market. Retirees may have a preference for walled communities. Retirees can put additional demands on limited health care resources.
Retirees can be anti-development once they have moved to the community.
Retirees may put additional demands on the public transportation system. Retirees may not result in significant job creation. A large percentage of retirees may give the impression that the community is not dynamic. Agri-business generates relatively high levels of employment. A relatively high percentage of jobs for youth are created.