Liz Barrett Foster

Best counties for retirees in America

For many, retirement is an opportunity to live somewhere warmer and enjoy a perpetual summertime lifestyle. According to moving company HireAHelper's January 2025 analysis of Census Bureau data, nearly 260,000 Americans moved after retiring in 2024.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, some 20% of those retirees relocated to sunny Florida, which has long been a top pick for retirement. The state's appeal is so great that a June 2025 study from SmartAsset found that Florida gained more than 44,500 new retirees in 2023.

As popular as the Sunshine State is, retirement requires significant financial planning. So prospective retirees shouldn't rush off to Florida just yet. A July 2025 F&G Annuities & Life survey found that nearly 1 in 4 Americ

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