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Compare trusted 55+ and retirement communities across the U.S. by location, lifestyle, and budget — all in one place.
Communities by Location
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Top Retirement Communities in Florida
America’s largest 55+ active adult community, featuring golf-cart-friendly streets, extensive recreation centers, and thousands of clubs and social activities.
Best For: Active retirees seeking recreation, social life, and entertainment.
A family-owned 55+ community focused on wellness and nature, offering golf courses, fitness programs, and a strong sense of community living.
Best For: Retirees who value nature, wellness, and affordable living.
An eco-friendly coastal retirement community with championship golf, wellness amenities, walking trails, and a peaceful environment.
Best For: Retirees seeking simplicity, security, and city proximity.
A well-established and affordable 55+ community offering golf, clubs, healthcare access, and convenient proximity to Tampa.
Best For: Budget-friendly retirees who want active living with medical access.
A low-maintenance, condo-based 55+ community with social events, on-site amenities, and easy access to healthcare and city conveniences.
Best For: Retirees seeking simplicity, security, and city proximity.
A vibrant, resort-style retirement community inspired by the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle, featuring live music, beach clubs, and tropical amenities.
Best For: Fun-loving retirees who enjoy entertainment and social energy.
Best Retirement Communities in Texas
A flagship Del Webb 55+ community offering championship golf, creative studios, and a highly active social environment near Austin.
Best For: Retirees seeking an active lifestyle with strong community engagement.
Highlights: 3 golf courses, multiple fitness centers, 400+ clubs, medical access nearby.
A gated luxury retirement community combining resort-style amenities with an 18-hole golf course and scenic surroundings.
Best For: Golf enthusiasts and retirees seeking upscale living.
Highlights: Championship golf, fine dining, arts center, DFW metro access.
A scenic 55+ community set in the Texas Hill Country, offering peaceful surroundings, walking trails, and resort-style amenities.
Best For: Nature lovers seeking tranquility with modern comforts.
Highlights: Large clubhouse, indoor & outdoor pools, wellness programs.
A well-planned lakeside retirement community with convenient access to shopping, healthcare, and entertainment in the Dallas area.
Best For: Retirees wanting suburban comfort with city convenience.
Highlights: Fitness center, golf club, organized social activities.
An affordable, gated retirement community in the Rio Grande Valley, known for warm winters and relaxed living.
Best For: Budget-conscious retirees and seasonal residents.
Highlights: Golf course, RV parking, low HOA fees.
A luxury retirement community offering maintenance-free living with concierge services, wellness programs, and fine dining.
Best For: Retirees seeking an upscale, worry-free lifestyle.
Highlights: Private spa, gourmet dining, on-site healthcare services.
Best Retirement Communities in Arizona
America’s first and most iconic 55+ community, developed by Del Webb, offering a highly social environment with extensive recreational options.
Best For: Active retirees who enjoy golf, clubs, and organized social events.
Highlights: Multiple recreation centers, championship golf courses, affordable HOA fees.
A master-planned 55+ community combining resort-style amenities with convenient access to the Phoenix metro area.
Best For: Retirees seeking luxury living with city convenience.
Highlights: Championship golf courses, performing arts theater, pools, dining venues.
A scenic retirement community located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, emphasizing fitness, nature, and outdoor living.
Best For: Active adults who enjoy nature and wellness-focused lifestyles.
Highlights: Hiking trails, pickleball courts, fitness facilities, mountain views.
A luxury 55+ community offering modern homes, upscale amenities, and access to outdoor recreation in a desert setting.
Best For: Retirees seeking luxury with an eco-conscious lifestyle.
Highlights: Resort-style clubhouse, golf course, spa, and social spaces.
A well-established, gated 55+ community known for affordability, security, and a welcoming social atmosphere.
Best For: Budget-conscious retirees who want amenities and community living.
Highlights: Golf courses, fitness center, lakes, on-site healthcare access.
A premium Shea Homes community offering resort-style living for 55+ and all-ages residents.
Best For: Retirees who enjoy golf, fine dining, and upscale amenities.
Highlights: Championship golf, luxury clubhouse, spa services, dining options.
