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Home » 55+ » The 10 Best Places to Retire in Florida

The 10 Best Places to Retire in Florida

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Florida is an iconic retirement destination. Drawn by great weather, unbeatable golf, swaying palm trees and white sand beaches, retirees love the simultaneously exciting and active and relaxing lifestyle Florida has to offer residents.

Choosing a destination retirement in Florida means starting an adventure when you start the next chapter of your life. With the amazing amenities geared towards retirees, it’s no wonder that some of the best cities to retire in America are in Florida.

Top 10 Cities to Retire in Florida

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1. Fort Pierce
2. Lauderdale Lakes
3. Largo
4. Haines City
5. Lauderhill
6. Palm Springs
7. Ocala
8. Titusville
9. Casselberry
10. Lakeland
Common Questions About Retiring in Florida

1. Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce

Percentage of the Population over 65: 16.5%

Median Home Price: $100,100

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 303

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,298

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 4

If you spent your days at the office dreaming of a beach side retirement, Fort Pierce is the perfect community for you! This fantastic coastal town in the Port St. Lucie Area has an incredibly low median home price, so get ready to embrace your inner beach bum and enjoy fun in the sun during your golden years. 

2. Lauderdale Lakes

Lauderdale Lakes

Percentage of the Population over 65: 15.7%

Median Home Price: $109,600

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 314

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,222

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 18

Lauderdale Lakes is an affordable and safe community in the Fort Lauderdale Area. Retirees can take advantage of its low median home price and affordable cost of living, so you can make a fixed income last longer while still getting to enjoy the luxurious beach retirement without a downright scary price tag. 

3. Largo

Largo

Percentage of the Population over 65: 26%

Median Home Price: $117,900

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 323

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 2,592

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 14

If you don’t want to live in a beautiful oceanfront town, that happens to have a low cost of living while still being a comfortable suburb of an exciting urban hub then stay far away from Largo. Seriously, this charming city in Pinellas County has something for everybody, except for couch potatoes who never want to have any fun.

4. Haines City

Percentage of the Population over 65: 13.8%

Median Home Price: $124,200

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 36

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 588

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 6

Haines City is a comfortable suburb of Orlando that fosters a welcoming community for retirees. This affordable town on the banks of Lake Eva offers you the chance to live a life you love outside of an amazing metropolitan hub in central Florida. 

5. Lauderhill

Percentage of the Population over 65: 13.8%

Median Home Price: $124,400

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 553

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 2,338

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 20

Not to be confused with Lauderdale, Luderhill is a fantastic suburb of Fort Lauderdale. This fantastic community has everything you could possibly want in a Florida retirement destination: easy access to the beach, a safe neighborhood, a short drive to a urban amenities, and fantastic health care.  

6. Palm Springs

Palm Springs

Percentage of the Population over 65: 19.8%

Median Home Price: $129,000

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 127

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 988

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 10

Lake Worth has a wonderful city for retirees in Palm Springs. This charming town is perfect for people who love the great outdoors thanks to its numerous wooded parks, and easy access to marinas and boat launches on Lake Worth. You can stay active and healthy when you make your retirement home in Palm Springs. 

7. Ocala

Ocala

Percentage of the Population over 65: 18%

Median Home Price: $128,600

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 406

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 2,908

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 3

Active adults will love retiring in Ocala. Easy access to the Ocala National Forest and Florida’s West Coast mean you can enjoy the best of Florida’s natural setting, making it easy for you to get out, stay active, and have a healthy lifestyle well into your golden years.  

8. Titusville

Titusville

Percentage of the Population over 65: 23%

Median Home Price: $130,500

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 289

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,397

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 2

Titusville is a charmingly historic town on Florida’s East Coast. This beautiful city offers retirees a low cost of living, especially for a coastal community. Get ready to enjoy the white sand, beach retirement you always wanted when you retire to Titusville. 

9. Casselberry

Percentage of the Population over 65:15.1%

Median Home Price: $132,300

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 152

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 946

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City:6

Northern Orlando has a wonderful suburb for retirees in Casselberry. This great city has the best of all possible worlds, easy access to Florida’s iconic beaches, a low cost of living, a great urban hub, and a safe and private environment. If you’re ready to start a life you love, get on over to Casselberry and start your dream retirement! 

10. Lakeland

Lakeland

Percentage of the Population over 65: 21.8%

Median Home Price: $132,100

Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 363

Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,422

Number of Hospitals Within One Mile of the City: 4

Lakeland is a wonderful Western Florida community. This thriving city has a really low median home price, making it a smart choice for people who want to settle into their next adventure. Nearby Tampa and beaches let you sample the best that Florida has to offer, without inserting yourself into the constant hustle and bustle.

NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services, Medicare’s Hospital Compare and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each city.

Common Questions About Retiring in Florida

How much money do you need to retire in Florida?

Retirees looking to live comfortably in Florida need to have about $1.2 million dollars saved, slightly higher than the national average.

What are the benefits of retiring in Florida?

Retirees can enjoy a life they always dreamed about while working in the office! Some of the benefits of retiring in Florida include amazing weather, perfect for golfing or beachfront living, no state income taxes, and no estate taxes.

Do seniors pay property taxes in Florida?

Seniors and retirees can defer most or all of their property taxes. If you are over the age of 65 and have a primary residence in Florida for at least 25 years, you can defer all your property taxes.

City NamePeople Over 65Violent CrimesProperty CrimesAccess to DoctorsMedian Home Price
Fort Pierce16.5%3031,2984$100,100
Lauderdale Lakes15.7%3141,22218$109,600
Largo26%3232,59314$117,900
Haines City13.8%365286$124,200
Lauderhill13.8%5532,33820$124,400
Palm Springs19.8%12798810$129,000
Ocala18.%4062,9083$128,600
Titusville23%2891,3972$130,500
Casselberry15.1%1529466$132,300
Lakeland21.8%3633,4224$132,100
Sanford12%4212,1337$133,800
Palm Bay18.3%4042,1095$136,600
Pinellas Park21%2242,42313$138,300
Deltona15.7%2351,1234$139,000
Winter Haven23.8%2361,0326$140,200
Daytona Beach20.4%7653,3683$141,000
Greenacres15.3%16184810$147,500
North Lauderdale8.8%24882118$152,000
Panama City18.4%2392,2302$153,600
Deerfield Beach21.5%3312,51814$153,600
Plant City13.5%1861,1987$154,300
Tamarac25.6%2081,26218$156,200
Melbourne21.2%6012,9607$155,300
Gainesville10.2%1,0105,6642$154,00
Bradenton24.7%3901,5718$160,700
Crestview10.35%867022$162,000
Kissimmee10.7%2981,8427$162,600
Port Orange24%261,4063$165,800
Pensacola16.8%2902,0715$165,700
Altamonte Springs14.8%1361,4466$169,800
Coconut Creek18%911,04818$171,500
Margate22.3%1001,01817$172,900
Miami Gardens12.9%8214,55325$170,900
Riviera Beach16.4%4141,3438$172,600
St. Cloud13.5%766664$174,600
North Port24%1171,1925$174600
Sebastian33.2%312793$175,900
Jacksonville20%5,41430,6688$160,900
Sunrise16.5%1892,38418$179,200
Rockridge21.9%614085$180,500
Port St. Lucie19.9%2181,8513$180,400
North Miami Beach12.9%3251,69224$180,500
Dunedin31%5265216$181,700
Dania Beach15.2%2101,22222$183,500
North Miami11.4%5272,34223$183,200
Lake Worth Beach13.7%9572,9899$182,700
St. Petersburg18%1,6628,81816$182,900
Boynton Beach20.8%4812,98910$187,100
Deland23.9%1831,2665$187,100
Clearwater21.9%5113,08712191,600

Access to Doctors is calculated by finding the number of hospitals, discounting children’s hospitals and VA hospitals within one mile of the city.


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Sanda Brown

After graduating in 2016 from The University of Texas with a degree in English, Sanda Brown became a content writer for the BDX with a focus on website copy and content marketing.

At the BDX, Sanda helps write and edit articles on NewHomeSource.com, writes website copy for builders, and manages a team of freelancers that work on additional content needs.

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