Top 20 Fastest-Growing Retirement Destinations

Considering relocating in retirement? Explore the cost of living in different major U.S. cities – take into account factors such as expenses, natural surroundings, outdoor activities, proximity to family, and optimizing Social Security benefits for healthcare and state taxes.

A growing number of Americans aged 65 and over are working or relocating. GoBankingRates recently listed 50 cities in the United States with the highest population growth of individuals over age 65 from 2017 to 2022, with Florida leading the way with 11 cities in the top 50 growing cities. Rankings were based on the percentage increase in the retirement age population over five years.

Here are the top 20 cities in the United States with the highest growth of residents aged 65+:

1. Goodyear, Arizona
2. Sugar Land, Texas
3. Clermont, Florida
4. El Dorado Hills, California
5. North Port, Florida
6. Gallatin, Tennessee
7. Fort Myers, Florida
8. Peoria, Arizona
9. Longmont, Colorado
10. Vero Beach South, Florida
11. Mesquite, Nevada
12. Grove City, Ohio
13. Rio Rancho, New Mexico
14. Fort Pierce, Florida
15. Lacey, Washington
16. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
17. Olympia, Washington
18. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
19. Port St. Lucie, Florida
20. Peachtree City, Georgia

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