Florida towns occupy many of the top livable retirement communities, with Dunedin ranked first and a livability score of 84 and median household income of $68,068. Dunedin sits on the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles west of Tampa, has 35 percent of residents aged 65 and older, and offers white sand beaches, a charming downtown, Caladesi Island State Park, and Honeymoon Island nearby. Ormond Beach (No.2) and Sebastian (No.3) each have roughly one-third senior populations and median incomes near $67,000–$69,000, both scoring 83. Arizona contributes eight towns, Laguna Woods, California, shows 83 percent seniors, and Parole, Maryland and Pompton Plains, New Jersey appear among notable Northeast entries.
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.
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.
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