Adults '55 or better' don't have to reside in Florida's wildly popular The Villages to experience an active adult community. Whether you're a retiree or not, you can enjoy active, independent living in age-restricted communities all over the country, from the oh-so popular destinations like Florida and Arizona, to the less popular ones like South Dakota and Wyoming.
While each community offers a different set of amenities, residents can enjoy having neighbors who are at a similar stage in life and can often enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living as well as resort-style luxuries like fitness centers, pools, and spas. To sweeten the pot, art and fitness classes are often available to community members, making it possible to pick up a new hobby or improve upon an old one.
Without further ado, here's the list! These 55+ active adult communities are the best places to retire in the United States.
Alabama (Foley): The Grove
Alaska (Anchorage): Chester Park Coop
Arizona (Oracle): SaddleBrooke Ranch
Arkansas (North Little rock): The Villas at Northwood Creek
California (Laguna Woods): Laguna Woods Village
Colorado (Denver): Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch
Connecticut (Newton): Newtown Woods
Delaware (Magnolia): Champions' Club at Jonathan's Landing
Florida (The Villages): The Villages
Georgia (Griffin): Sun City Peachtree
Hawaii (Kihei): Kalama Heights
Idaho (Rathdrum): Golden Spike Estates
Illinois (Huntley): Sun City Huntley
Indiana (Valparaiso): The Courtyards at Pepper Creek
Iowa (Waukee): The Village at Legacy Pointe
Kansas (Wichita): Reflection Ridge
Kentucky (Mt. Sterling): Old Silo Hill at Silver Creek
Louisiana (Bossier City): The Oaks of Louisiana
Maine (Bar Harbor): Birch Bay Retirement Village
Maryland (Silver Spring): Leisure World of Maryland
Massachusetts (Needham): North Hill
Michigan (Brownstown): Bridgewater
Minnesota (Maple Grove): K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Rush Creek
Mississippi (Waveland): Sea Song at Gulfside
Missouri (Nixa): Autumn Corners
Montana (Bozeman): The Knolls at Hillcrest
Nebraska (Omaha): Arboretum on Farnam Drive
Nevada (Las Vegas): Siena
New Hampshire (Stratham): Leddy Fields Condominiums
New Jersey (Princeton): Princeton Windrows
New Mexico (Las Cruces): The Boulders at Sonoma Ranch
New York (Melville): The Greens at Half Hollow
North Carolina (Southport): St James Plantation
North Dakota (Bismarck): Touchmark
Ohio (Lorain): Morningside at Martin's Run
Oklahoma (Tulsa): Hyde Park at Tulsa Hills
Oregon (Ashland): Mountain Meadows
Pennsylvania (Harrisburg): Traditions of America at Silver Spring
Rhode Island (Tiverton): The Villages on Mount Hope Bay
South Carolina (Bluffton): Sun City Hilton Head
South Dakota (Spearfish): Elkhorn Ridge
Tennessee (Loudon): Tellico Village
Texas (Savannah): Isabella Village at Savannah
Utah (St. George): SunRiver St. George
Vermont (Middlebury): The Residence at Otter Creek
Virginia (Fredericksburg): Regency at Chancellorsville
Washington (Issaquah): Timber Ridge at Talus
West Virginia (Bridgeport): Brookdale
Wisconsin (Appleton): Touchmark Appleton
Wyoming (Cheyenne): Whispering Chase
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A note about the list:
A variety of criteria were considered when selecting each community, including the amenities offered to residents and the quality of the facilities. Reviews from community residents and top retirement-living resources were also assessed when available. Each of the communities in this list offers independent living for active adults.