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Suburb in Alabama
Current Resident: We love living in Orange Beach! The school system is amazing and the small community is wonderful. Everything you need in one town.... Read 9 reviews
Population 7,847
#1 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Suburb in Alabama,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says We love living in Orange Beach! The school system is amazing and the small community is wonderful. Everything you need in one town..
We love living in Orange Beach! The school system is amazing and the small community is wonderful. Everything you need in one town..
Read 9 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 7,847,
Suburb of Birmingham, AL
Visitor: It just so happens I was desperately seeking a pleasant place to visit. This was the second place I have read about. It sounds so wonderful I plan to visit immediately. I just retired. I'm in great shape so Oak mountain state park. Here I come!... Read 9 reviews
Population 2,563
#2 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Suburb of Birmingham, AL,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Visitor says It just so happens I was desperately seeking a pleasant place to visit. This was the second place I have read about. It sounds so wonderful I plan to visit immediately. I just retired. I'm in great....
It just so happens I was desperately seeking a pleasant place to visit. This was the second place I have read about. It sounds so wonderful I plan to visit immediately. I just retired. I'm in great....
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 2,563,
Current Resident: Alexandria, Alabama is a wonderful place to live! Of course, like any area, it has its flaws. It is general rural suburban living. Alexandria is a fairly quiet community, with the exception of live stock, and of course Pelham Range but, overtime you become accustom to the sounds. Otherwise I love the freedom of living out of the general city limits and doing as I wish on my property with little regulations.... Read 7 reviews
Population 4,092
#3 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Alexandria, Alabama is a wonderful place to live! Of course, like any area, it has its flaws. It is general rural suburban living. Alexandria is a fairly quiet community, with the exception of live....
Alexandria, Alabama is a wonderful place to live! Of course, like any area, it has its flaws. It is general rural suburban living. Alexandria is a fairly quiet community, with the exception of live....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 4,092,
Ideaventions Academy for Math and Science
Private School•
RESTON, VA•
1-12
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
Public School•
HUNTSVILLE, AL•
9-12
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
ALEXANDRIA, VA•
PK, K-12
Town in Alabama
Current Resident: Fairhope is an amazing little coastal town in south Alabama. Wonderful schools, friendly people and a beautiful town! Downtown if very well kept and always has seasonal flowers on almost every street corner. There are sidewalks throughout most of the town which makes it easy to get out and exercise and enjoy the amazing weather! Fairhope is known for its beauty. But, I must say it is phenomenal during the Christmas season! The entire downtown is decorated. Twinkling trees line the streets. Every year Fairhope has a special tree lighting ceremony for the season! People come from all over to see this! You will even see "southern snow" falling! Although Fairhope is one of the fastest growing places in the southeast, it still has that small-town feeling. Fairhope is a must-see town for all!... Read 79 reviews
Population 21,825
#4 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Town in Alabama,
79 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Fairhope is an amazing little coastal town in south Alabama. Wonderful schools, friendly people and a beautiful town! Downtown if very well kept and always has seasonal flowers on almost every street....
Fairhope is an amazing little coastal town in south Alabama. Wonderful schools, friendly people and a beautiful town! Downtown if very well kept and always has seasonal flowers on almost every street....
Read 79 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 21,825,
Population 1,123
#5 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 1,123,
Current Resident: I am being asked to rate my experience with Gulf Shores, Alabama and the first word that comes to mind is "amazing" for many reasons, but there are a few that I can list. My first reason is the location and the closeness to other businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, hair and nail salons and much more. Second, the beautiful white beaches are just too beautiful to imagine. My family has lived on the Coast their whole life and it has been a vacation staple since I was born. The last thing is that we are a beach town and weather in the Summer can be difficult to navigate. It is important to be able to get off of the island as soon as you can should an evacuation order be issued. We live close to the one way out and that is of huge importance to me and to others that live here. Gulf Shores is my home and a beautiful place to live. I hope by my review above that you may want to visit too.... Read 33 reviews
Population 14,712
#6 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I am being asked to rate my experience with Gulf Shores, Alabama and the first word that comes to mind is "amazing" for many reasons, but there are a few that I can list. My first reason is the location and the closeness to other businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, hair and nail salons and much more. Second, the beautiful white beaches are just too beautiful...Gulf Shores is my home and a beautiful place to live. I hope by my review above that you may want to visit too..
I am being asked to rate my experience with Gulf Shores, Alabama and the first word that comes to mind is "amazing" for many reasons, but there are a few that I can list. My first reason is the location and the closeness to other businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, hair and nail salons and much more. Second, the beautiful white beaches are just too beautiful...Gulf Shores is my home and a beautiful place to live. I hope by my review above that you may want to visit too..
Read 33 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 14,712,
Current Resident: I overall enjoy Foley; I like how everything is easy to get to. Like going to food places to the Tanger Outlet shopping strip. I also like that everything is in walking distance between themselves. Like the school to Wal-Mart or the school to YMCA building. Some things that I think need to change though is that in that section where everything is at needs some more lights, because they are some busy roads, and you can't always go across a lane to make a left without backing some traffic up.... Read 61 reviews
Population 20,170
#7 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
61 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I overall enjoy Foley; I like how everything is easy to get to. Like going to food places to the Tanger Outlet shopping strip. I also like that everything is in walking distance between themselves.....
I overall enjoy Foley; I like how everything is easy to get to. Like going to food places to the Tanger Outlet shopping strip. I also like that everything is in walking distance between themselves.....
Read 61 reviews.
Population: 20,170,
Current Resident: I love Hokes Bluff! It is a nice, quiet small Southern town. It is the perfect place to grew up. The schools are wonderful and do a great job preparing children for their future.... Read 4 reviews
Population 4,402
#8 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Hokes Bluff! It is a nice, quiet small Southern town. It is the perfect place to grew up. The schools are wonderful and do a great job preparing children for their future..
I love Hokes Bluff! It is a nice, quiet small Southern town. It is the perfect place to grew up. The schools are wonderful and do a great job preparing children for their future..
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 4,402,
Current Resident: Its all together a real nice town with really friendly people. Willing to always help others. We live on a lake which happens to be the croppe capital of the world. Which makes the summer loads of fun. Job oppurtunities to tend to go up during that particular season, but we also live inbetween 4 local areas which mean the commute for a job would be fairly close.... Read 1 review
Population 1,700
#9 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Its all together a real nice town with really friendly people. Willing to always help others. We live on a lake which happens to be the croppe capital of the world. Which makes the summer loads of....
Its all together a real nice town with really friendly people. Willing to always help others. We live on a lake which happens to be the croppe capital of the world. Which makes the summer loads of....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 1,700,
Current Resident: There are various places in our community that offer activities and family friendly options. Our local library is updated with the newest technology, environment-friendly and offers events to all ages. There are plenty of restaurants located within the city which cover all types of cultures. Growth seems to be continuing onward with the school systems reaching extraordinary numbers. Traffic patterns are in need of work due to the influx of commuters into the city. Traffic lights are not synced with each other creating a back up in the traffic flow. This creates longer wait times on the road causing more dangerous drivers.... Read 51 reviews
Population 38,504
#10 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says There are various places in our community that offer activities and family friendly options. Our local library is updated with the newest technology, environment-friendly and offers events to all....
There are various places in our community that offer activities and family friendly options. Our local library is updated with the newest technology, environment-friendly and offers events to all....
Read 51 reviews.
Population: 38,504,
Current Resident: Mountain Brook is a very beautiful part of town with lots of hills and greenery. However, it can sometimes feel somewhat exclusive and stifling, since most people who live here have had family here for decades. Therefore, they fit in, and most everyone else doesn't. However, it is still a wonderful place to shop, eat, and simply walk around, and it is incredibly safe.... Read 24 reviews
Population 22,184
#11 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Mountain Brook is a very beautiful part of town with lots of hills and greenery. However, it can sometimes feel somewhat exclusive and stifling, since most people who live here have had family here....
Mountain Brook is a very beautiful part of town with lots of hills and greenery. However, it can sometimes feel somewhat exclusive and stifling, since most people who live here have had family here....
Read 24 reviews.
Population: 22,184,
Suburb of Huntsville, AL
Nearby Resident: Falkville is a very small town that I live in. The population is about 1,000. We only have a truck stop, and a few gas stations for major businesses. It is a very tight knit community that is always loving and welcoming.... Read 4 reviews
Population 1,347
#12 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Suburb of Huntsville, AL,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Falkville is a very small town that I live in. The population is about 1,000. We only have a truck stop, and a few gas stations for major businesses. It is a very tight knit community that is always....
Falkville is a very small town that I live in. The population is about 1,000. We only have a truck stop, and a few gas stations for major businesses. It is a very tight knit community that is always....
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 1,347,
Current Resident: Moulton is a small town, blink and you will miss it...but it has the small town charm that you can't get in a bigger city. Everyone knows everyone and everyone pitches in to help when needed. Downside to small town is there isn't much to do besides parks and sports....but, outdoors-men(women) have the Bankhead National Forest right in our backyard. We are also centrally located to visit big cities around us such as: Huntsville, Decatur, Florence...for malls, movies and other sources of entertainment. Great place to raise a family!!... Read 17 reviews
Population 3,356
#13 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Moulton is a small town, blink and you will miss it...but it has the small town charm that you can't get in a bigger city. Everyone knows everyone and everyone pitches in to help when needed.....
Moulton is a small town, blink and you will miss it...but it has the small town charm that you can't get in a bigger city. Everyone knows everyone and everyone pitches in to help when needed.....
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 3,356,
Current Resident: Id like to see Thomas Hospital expand since it is the only hospital that is local in this area. We have a freestanding ER but it is not a hospital, technically. I'd love to see more jobs, less crime, updates on the neighborhood "Lake Forrest", maybe add a Krogers or Sprouts for healthy living, less fast food, houses costing less.... Read 65 reviews
Population 27,088
#14 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
65 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Id like to see Thomas Hospital expand since it is the only hospital that is local in this area. We have a freestanding ER but it is not a hospital, technically. I'd love to see more jobs, less crime,....
Id like to see Thomas Hospital expand since it is the only hospital that is local in this area. We have a freestanding ER but it is not a hospital, technically. I'd love to see more jobs, less crime,....
Read 65 reviews.
Population: 27,088,
Current Resident: I love the small town feel of Helena where the community is involved and supportive of every aspect of life from education, sports, to church! Helena offers a safe environment where I will return after college to raise my family.... Read 90 reviews
Population 20,680
#15 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
90 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the small town feel of Helena where the community is involved and supportive of every aspect of life from education, sports, to church! Helena offers a safe environment where I will return....
I love the small town feel of Helena where the community is involved and supportive of every aspect of life from education, sports, to church! Helena offers a safe environment where I will return....
Read 90 reviews.
Population: 20,680,
Current Resident: Growing up in Rainbow City, Alabama all my life has been truly delightful! It is a cute little city with many benefits. For example, I can just drive right down the road and lo and behold, there's a Walmart for me to get groceries! Just drive about five minutes down the road from there, and there's an area full of restaurants! Living in Rainbow City lets its residents have access to essential places to be whenever needed. Since areas around the city are historical, there are quite a few fun and interesting historical spots to check out, along with plenty of antique stores to make you feel nostalgic. Last, but not least, the other neighborhoods around Rainbow City make it easy to visit local friends and family quite frequently without worrying about gas costs or usage. Rainbow City is most definitely a place full of happiness and excitement.... Read 25 reviews
Population 10,093
#16 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Growing up in Rainbow City, Alabama all my life has been truly delightful! It is a cute little city with many benefits. For example, I can just drive right down the road and lo and behold, there's a....
Growing up in Rainbow City, Alabama all my life has been truly delightful! It is a cute little city with many benefits. For example, I can just drive right down the road and lo and behold, there's a....
Read 25 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 10,093,
Current Resident: Very tight knit community, small town vibes, good places to eat. Not much to do and have to drive elsewhere for night life. School system is fair to good, with moderate level of extra curriculars for students to participate in. Glencoe is actively trying to expand with local businesses to promote community growth and independence.... Read 10 reviews
Population 5,360
#17 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very tight knit community, small town vibes, good places to eat. Not much to do and have to drive elsewhere for night life. School system is fair to good, with moderate level of extra curriculars....
Very tight knit community, small town vibes, good places to eat. Not much to do and have to drive elsewhere for night life. School system is fair to good, with moderate level of extra curriculars....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 5,360,
Current Resident: I grew up here, I love this area. We have a great group of people living in the area. Everyone here is so kind hearted, helpful, and supportive. Muscle shoals also has one of the best school systems in the state.... Read 55 reviews
Population 15,969
#18 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
55 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up here, I love this area. We have a great group of people living in the area. Everyone here is so kind hearted, helpful, and supportive. Muscle shoals also has one of the best school systems....
I grew up here, I love this area. We have a great group of people living in the area. Everyone here is so kind hearted, helpful, and supportive. Muscle shoals also has one of the best school systems....
Read 55 reviews.
Population: 15,969,
Current Resident: Its still a rural area not too city like but very peaceful and quiet. The city itself could add more convince as in closer stores doctors ext. Overall nice place to live... Read 3 reviews
Population 3,657
#19 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Its still a rural area not too city like but very peaceful and quiet. The city itself could add more convince as in closer stores doctors ext. Overall nice place to live.
Its still a rural area not too city like but very peaceful and quiet. The city itself could add more convince as in closer stores doctors ext. Overall nice place to live.
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 3,657,
Current Resident: I have lived in Pelham almost my whole life. It feels like a safe, welcoming place to live. The only thing I would change is the traffic conditions. The population has grown so much that there is often congestion on the roadways.... Read 68 reviews
Population 24,134
#20 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
68 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Pelham almost my whole life. It feels like a safe, welcoming place to live. The only thing I would change is the traffic conditions. The population has grown so much that there is....
I have lived in Pelham almost my whole life. It feels like a safe, welcoming place to live. The only thing I would change is the traffic conditions. The population has grown so much that there is....
Read 68 reviews.
Population: 24,134,
Current Resident: Meadow Brook is a friendly neighborhood very convenient to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful neighborhood for taking a walk or run. All different age groups here from young children to senior citizens. School bus service to very good schools. Many residents making improvements and updates to the older homes.... Read 11 reviews
Population 9,503
#21 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Meadow Brook is a friendly neighborhood very convenient to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful neighborhood for taking a walk or run. All different age groups here from young children to senior....
Meadow Brook is a friendly neighborhood very convenient to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful neighborhood for taking a walk or run. All different age groups here from young children to senior....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 9,503,
Suburb of Mobile, AL
Current Resident: I have lived in Saraland all of my 17 years of life. I have always been in the best schooling my while life. I have always been involved with my church and have made such amazing friends. One of the many places I love about Saraland is the small coffee shop we have called Mokas. Mokas is a small business that serves some of the best coffee in Alabama in my opinion. They have an amazing space on the inside for students or workers to study and be on their computers. It is a great space to get some quiet while enjoying a great cup of coffee. Something unique about Saraland is that we have our own public school system. We have schools in the area but they are not apart of the school system. I have loved living here because of the community and the beautiful areas to visit nearby. Mobile is very close by so there are so many close things to do without using too much gas.... Read 40 reviews
Population 15,942
#22 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Suburb of Mobile, AL,
40 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Saraland all of my 17 years of life. I have always been in the best schooling my while life. I have always been involved with my church and have made such amazing friends. One of the....
I have lived in Saraland all of my 17 years of life. I have always been in the best schooling my while life. I have always been involved with my church and have made such amazing friends. One of the....
Read 40 reviews.
Population: 15,942,
Suburb of Montgomery, AL
Current Resident: I grew up in Coosada. It is a quiet town away from the city. I love living there because I get the best of both worlds (country life/ city close)... Read 1 review
Population 1,074
#23 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
Suburb of Montgomery, AL,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in Coosada. It is a quiet town away from the city. I love living there because I get the best of both worlds (country life/ city close).
I grew up in Coosada. It is a quiet town away from the city. I love living there because I get the best of both worlds (country life/ city close).
Population: 1,074,
Current Resident: Having moved here from Virginia when I was very young, I love it here. I love the Southern feel of the town and I love how nice everyone is! There are a lot of options for outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, fishing hunting, and going to the parks for a walk! Overall, Cullman is a really safe community too!... Read 74 reviews
Population 17,892
#24 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
74 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Having moved here from Virginia when I was very young, I love it here. I love the Southern feel of the town and I love how nice everyone is! There are a lot of options for outdoor activities like....
Having moved here from Virginia when I was very young, I love it here. I love the Southern feel of the town and I love how nice everyone is! There are a lot of options for outdoor activities like....
Read 74 reviews.
Population: 17,892,
Current Resident: Geneva is a great small town who treats everyone like family. I just wish it had more family friendly things to do. It has a great park, festivals, gym, fast food, dine in restaurants, convenient gas stations, and shopping centers. The schools are super caring and truly care about the success of the children.... Read 3 reviews
Population 4,208
#25 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Geneva is a great small town who treats everyone like family. I just wish it had more family friendly things to do. It has a great park, festivals, gym, fast food, dine in restaurants, convenient gas....
Geneva is a great small town who treats everyone like family. I just wish it had more family friendly things to do. It has a great park, festivals, gym, fast food, dine in restaurants, convenient gas....
Population: 4,208,
Episcopal High School
Randolph-Macon Academy
FRONT ROYAL, VA•
6-12
Christchurch School
CHRISTCHURCH, VA•
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