What would make retirees depart Mexico?
We know that retirees are still considering their options. 41% had considered retiring in the U.S. instead. Respondents also cited several factors that would prompt them to consider leaving Mexico – among them, escalating drug violence in their local community (43%); declining environmental quality (45%); or a declining quality of life because of increased urban growth (30%). 39% stated that an increase in the cost of living would cause them to reconsider Mexico. Public safety is another key factor in retirees’ decision to stay in their “adopted” coastal communities in Mexico or move on. The single-strongest factor that would cause respondents to consider leaving Mexico was a noticeable increase in crime impacting retirees or tourists (58%); 46% stated that safety issues were a concern they considered when deciding on Mexico as a retirement destination. 22% have noticed an increase in crime following the global economic recession, and 66% cite narco-violence as an important public poli
