GOBankingRates.com recently published a report on the 50 most livable retirement towns in the U.S. Overall, Florida dominated the survey, with over half of all 50 towns located there, followed by Arizona with eight towns on the list. Keep reading to see what city claimed the top spot.
As a record number of Americans reach retirement age, more seniors are looking for communities that can provide them with comfort and safety during their golden years.
GOBankingRates.com recently published a report on the 50 most livable retirement towns in the U.S. Florida towns take the top three spots, with Dunedin winning. It has a livability score of 84 out of 100 and a median household income of $68,068.
Additionally, Dunedin, which is located on the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles west of Tampa, has a sizable retirement community with 35 percent of residents aged 65 and older. The town is known for its beautiful white sand beaches and charming downtown. The beautiful Caladesi Island State Park and Honeymoon Island are just a short drive from downtown Dunedin, offering unspoiled coastal landscapes.
Following Dunedin at No. 2 is Ormond Beach, Florida, where a third of the population is of retirement age and the median household income is $67,482. Sebastian, Florida, ranked third with a median household income of $68,863 and 35.9 percent of the population aged 65 and older. Both Ormond Beach and Sebastian achieved a livability score of 83.
The Sunshine State dominated the survey, with over half of all 50 towns located there. The top 10 has seven Florida communities, including Gulfport at No. 6, Estero at No. 8, Naples at No. 9, and Venice at No. 10.
Arizona also made a strong showing in the study, with eight towns on the list, including the highest-ranking Oro Valley, which was fifth. People looking to retire in the West should also consider Laguna Woods, California, where 83 percent of the population is of retirement age and the median household income is $60,235.
Notable inclusions in the Northeast include the No. 4 spot, Parole, Maryland, just outside of the state’s capital, Annapolis, and Pompton Plains, New Jersey, at No. 7. However, both these towns have a median household income of above $110,000.
To determine the rankings, GOBankingRates referenced the U.S. Census 2023 5-Year American Community Survey to identify towns with populations of at least 10,000 people, of which at least 33 percent are of retirement age.
You can see the full list on gobankingrates.com.
