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Best Cities for Retirees (2026)
Weighted by weather and affordability.
Minimum population: 30,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | McAllenTX | 142,722 | 79 | $56,326 |
| 🥈 | BuckeyeAZ | 95,042 | 78 | $94,188 |
| 🥉 | IndioCA | 89,616 | 78 | $68,436 |
| 4 | OlatheKS | 142,114 | 77 | $108,077 |
| 5 | CarmelIN | 99,453 | 77 | $132,859 |
| 6 | FishersIN | 99,041 | 77 | $126,548 |
| 7 | PharrTX | 79,434 | 77 | $45,016 |
| 8 | 259,343 | 76 | $70,333 | |
| 9 | 118,402 | 76 | $142,384 | |
| 10 | TampaFL | 388,768 | 75 | $66,802 |
| 11 | 317,804 | 75 | $64,449 | |
| 12 | FriscoTX | 202,075 | 75 | $144,567 |
| 13 | CaryNC | 174,880 | 75 | $125,317 |
| 14 | 149,089 | 75 | $143,754 | |
| 15 | 101,728 | 75 | $103,447 | |
| 16 | O'FallonMO | 91,825 | 75 | $104,863 |
| 17 | TroyMI | 87,170 | 75 | $115,639 |
| 18 | 82,230 | 75 | $153,882 | |
| 19 | PlymouthMN | 79,918 | 75 | $130,131 |
| 20 | 240,537 | 74 | $104,197 | |
| 21 | 152,764 | 74 | $61,958 | |
| 22 | 136,929 | 74 | $66,895 | |
| 23 | EdmondOK | 94,503 | 74 | $96,389 |
| 24 | RoswellGA | 92,770 | 74 | $122,924 |
| 25 | ConroeTX | 92,475 | 74 | $71,630 |
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About This Ranking
Weighted by weather and affordability.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 30,000.