2021 Best Places to Retire in Indiana

Meridian Hills

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Former Resident: great place to raise a family, close to work and main highways. Allow for transportation to all areas of greater Indianapolis
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Long Beach

• Town in Indiana

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Granger

• Suburb of South Bend, IN
• Rating 3.72 out of 5  146 reviews

Current Resident: This is a bedroom community for the upper middle class in the South Bend area. Low crime, excellent schools. Drive outside Granger for shopping and work. Developments keep the poor people out and property values high by not allowing renting of property. Many people bring their kids to my development to trick-or-treat because they see it as safer than their own neighborhoods. I see that as a compliment and welcome them!
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North Webster

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.69 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: I love how most people know who you are and are willing to talk with you. At a restaurant there is a ¨community table¨ where the regulars sit and just talk for hours together. The town is very welcoming, the people are so kind. You do not have to be afraid to walk in town with the police around watching over plus there is always someone who will make sure there is nothing bad going on. I love how close knit the town is sense it is a small town. I would love to see the people come to visit especially to enjoy themselves on the chains of lakes around us.
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North Manchester

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 4 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: North Manchester is a rural town in Northern Indiana where small town values are prevalent everywhere. Enjoy the outdoors where farmers work the soil and reap the reward of their hard work with green fields as far as the eye can see. Downtown is full of small shops and locally owned businesses with sidewalks that take you from one place to the next, including restaurants, boutiques, and even an old-fashioned ice cream shop. If you're looking for a great place to raise a family, North Manchester is the place to be!
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Munster

• Suburb in Indiana
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  100 reviews

Current Resident: Munster is a super-family-friendly town! The school district is A rated. It has a great feeling of community and residents are helpful. There's always someone walking, running, or biking on the many trails we have. Every police officer I've encountered have been friendly. It's a safe town and residents make sure to keep it that way. It's multi-cultural.
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Carmel

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 4.3 out of 5  279 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived many places as an adult and my wife and I chose Carmel as the place to raise our family. Our initial exposure was visiting friends that had recently relocated here from California. I’ve never been anywhere that has the combination of great neighborhoods , amazing schools, outstanding athletic programs, quality restaurants all in a safe and affordable environment. I’m convinced that this is the best place to raise a family in the country!

Admittedly, we’ve recently noticed the school board adopting more liberal policies and it appears to be proactively recruiting left leaning board members. We left our prior community in suburban Connecticut for this reason as the schools started to decline so we are particularly sensitive to this. That said, I believe the community as a whole is conservative and won’t allow this bent to ruin a good thing.

I would highly recommend this a place to raise a family. It’s truly a hidden gem!
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Covington

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.38 out of 5  8 reviews

Former Resident: Small town area with a very home-like feel. Great school and community environment. Great place if someone is looking to settle down with a family.
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Yorktown

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.83 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to live, friendly, and safe. Lived in the community for over 10 years and wouldn't choose to live anywhere else. Schools are top notch with excellent teachers. Enjoy the great outdoors with a bike ride to the popular Morrow's Meadows. Farmer's Market on Friday evenings with local vendors add to the appeal. After attending the market take a walk on one of the many walking trails.
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Newburgh

• Suburb of Evansville, IN
• Rating 4.34 out of 5  38 reviews

Current Resident: I love the community of Newburgh. Downtown Newburgh specifically has such a homey, welcoming feeling. While at times Newburgh natives can come off as uppity or snotty, truly Newburgh is a very welcoming community. Holidays bring us together, such as the riverfront July 4th firework show, in which buttons and food are sold for different organizations and we all enjoy celebrating our country together.
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Tell City

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: Tell City is a small friendly little town with a very homely atmosphere. Everyone is willing to pitch in to help one another and everyone looks out for their neighbors. It's the kind of town where you go to the store and before you leave you see at least 5 people you know there also. The place where you want to raise a family and feel safe.
The changes that could be made in this small town are maybe adding things for teens to do in the evenings and on weekends so they don't have to go out of town. Maybe a YMCA, an arcade, updated movie theater, teen club something. They need things to make the younger generations want to stay around and not want to move away soon as they graduate high school and college.
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• 7,256 Population

Batesville

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  50 reviews

Current Resident: Batesville is very family friendly. In Batesville everyone knows everyone and its just a great place to be apart of a community. Although Batesville is a small town it is right in the middle of so many activities. Batesville is in between Cincinnati and Indianapolis which is a great location to be especially for jobs. Overall, if you are looking to settle down in a safe town, Batesville is the place for you.
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• 6,651 Population

Winchester

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.71 out of 5  24 reviews

Niche User: The neighborhood of Winchester, Indiana is primarily used to being ran by an older denomination of power. Since the last past election history will be made giving us an younger and much more involved within the school corporation type of setting. Amongst the times that we have went through governmental wise there is always something that comes back to the overal ideal that for the city's history something should remain stable in the way of quality.
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Hidden Valley

• Suburb in Indiana
• Rating 4 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Hidden Valley for almost years now, and I think it has a lot of benefits. On one hand, it's a great place to raise children. With access to a gym, pool, and the lake, children and families can be kept busy, especially in the summer months. Many of these facilities often host events geared toward children, such as the Kids' Fishing Derby, or the Back to School Dance held in the fall. There are plenty of walking trails as well, for those interested in running or jogging. The neighborhood is generally very safe as well, with cops always patrolling. One negative aspect to the neighborhood however, is the numerous rules and bylaws that must be upheld by its inhabitants. Some of the rules are a bit nit picky, and are sometimes not enforced consistently.
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Rockville

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Very small rural town. Everyone is very close together and you have hundreds of acres to do basically what you please.
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Zionsville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• Rating 4.15 out of 5  138 reviews

Current Resident: I like Zionsville's family friendly atmosphere as well as the great schooling system in town. The high school does a great job in preparing young adults for their college lives and classwork. There are a lot of parks and open areas to exercise and the people are relatively friendly. I think more shops and places to eat in Zionsville would reduce the distance needed to travel for these things, however, I do like the fact that Zionsville is somewhat isolated from the busier atmosphere that Indianapolis brings.
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Dyer

• Suburb in Indiana
• Rating 3.72 out of 5  54 reviews

Current Resident: I love Dyer. The neighborhoods are very safe, the people are incredibly kind and friendly. Policemen here are always leading a helping hand. We don’t have very much crime. We don’t live very far from downtown Chicago, so heading into the city for a night on the town is always an option, but going home to your quiet, safe home afterwards is always the best part. It’s a great place to live!
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Rochester

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Rochester for my entire life all over town and in the country. I have never witnessed anything sketchy and my experiences have all been good! The variety of fast food we have is amazing, and we are now adding a sit-down restaurant near Walmart!
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Delphi

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.36 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Delphi is a small farming community. It is mostly safe and a good place to grow up. Pretty much everybody knows each other and it's a nice place to raise a family or at least stay a while. Being small, we come together when there is a tragedy or times of need.
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Wabash

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: Wabash is an inexpensive place to call home. It is generally safe & friendly . For its size it offers some big city entertainment in the Honeywell & Ford Theater & now also the renovated Eagles Theatre. There are programs for all ages. Wabash still has a drive in theater & is blessed with restaurants & most every fast food. Also a brand new hospital & many religious (church) choices. It is also a easy drive to bigger places of Fort Wayne & Kokomo , or Indy if you choose .Also. The Wabash River Front is seeing much activity as a get away place to exercise or or get a snak. Wabash is some what like a little hilly village. It is very good.
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Auburn

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 3.75 out of 5  24 reviews

Current Resident: Auburn is a small quiet town and what makes this town unique are automobiles. Auburn is the 'Home of the Classics'; the Auburns, Cords, and Duesenburgs. This is a town of cars with cruise-ins, car festivals, and a huge car auction. People in this town love bringing our their collectible auto to share with others!
People are very friendly, crime rate is very low, and the Summer Arts program is a step up in culture for Auburn. There are activities throughout the year to add culture, as well.
Diversity, however, is rated a zero.
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Loogootee

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 4 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: I love small town life and the perks that come with it. Getting to know the other people in town and how they come together in a time of need is amazing to see, There is not much to do around here, so you will expect people in the gas station and school parking lots at night. You will hear people complain about having nothing to do on a Friday night unless it is baseball or basketball season, then everyone is at the game. It is nice feeling safe in the town you live in. Not everyone can say they do.
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Monticello

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 4.08 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: My experience in Monticello has been nothing but great. The area is beautiful and everyone is so nice. I feel safe 24/7 and always have someone that has my back.
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Fishers

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• Rating 4.11 out of 5  383 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived in Fishers my whole life. It’s a very neat little community and I love it with all my heart. The people are very friendly and there are a lot of job opportunities in the restaurant and business industries. Construction and improvements are being made often to make Fishers a better community in which to live and work. The downtown area is a short walk away from most neighborhoods, and it’s only a short drive to Indianapolis. I would really recommend it to anyone looking for a place to crash for the weekend or to live in after retirement. It’s just a really great community!
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De Motte

• Town in Indiana
• Rating 4.21 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: This little town has been me and my children's home for the last 11 years. I find so much charm and kindness in our little neighborhood! This town is a perfect example of what community means. I have had so many wonderful experiences of human beings just loving one another here.
- there has been mechanics that ensure my car is safe before driving my children around
-farmers provide pumpkins for my kids on Halloween out of the goodness of their hearts. -bus drivers offer to help with babysitting. -Farmers have given their extra vegetables to help feed my family.
-this community helps with school supplies for low income families as well as has special movie dates and farmers market in the park during the summer and fall months.

And plenty more. This is just to name a few.
I am thankful that my children and I are a part of this community because most of the time I see love here 💕
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