2022 Best Places to Retire in Indiana

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN

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  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... Read 3 reviews

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• Suburb of South Bend, IN

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  148 reviews

Current Resident: I've been living in Granger for a majority of my life, having moved here sometime when I was 7 or 8, but I can't remember it too well. I've not really had any bad experiences while living here - I can't imagine being away from the place I've lived for so long and that I've built such good memories in. I can't say I have much experience in things like the real estate and affordability and things like that - I'm just a high school student, I haven't really had to deal with much of that. But what I lack in that is where I can make up for it in just the fact that I've had so many good times here, whether it was hanging out with my friends, Halloween nights, times at school, I've always enjoyed my hometown.... Read 148 reviews

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• Population 30,394

• Town in Indiana

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  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!... Read 26 reviews

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• Population 5,269

• Town in Indiana

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  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.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 1,012

• Town in Indiana

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  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.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 2,799

• Suburb in Indiana

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  103 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.... Read 103 reviews

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• Population 23,717

• Town in Indiana

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  289 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!... Read 289 reviews

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• Population 98,137

• Town in Indiana

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  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.... Read 50 reviews

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• Population 7,204

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.... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 11,486

• Suburb of Evansville, IN

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  44 reviews

Current Resident: Newburgh has been my home for many many years and it holds many memories. The housing is generally affordable, like most of Indiana and the people are quite pleasant. The local wildlife and foliage is beautiful and has always been a highlight of the area. There is a lack of sidewalks and public transit but there is never much traffic. There is a definite lack of diversity, which becomes magnified in the local schools. The majority of the the population is wealthy and white and the majority of teachers employed in the district are white. Other than that, it is a very beautiful city that is perfect for raising a family.... Read 44 reviews

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• Population 3,365

• Suburb in Indiana

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  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.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 5,723

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  Rating 4 out of 5  17 reviews

Former Resident: Tell City is a reasonably good town. I've actually noticed that there's a pretty good balance of both political parties. Sometimes the mayor is a democrat & sometimes they are a republican. Either way, they try their best to improve the town. Tell city is extremely safe, & even though there not much to do, there's a lot compared to what you'd expect from such a small town. For example, Perry County’s art council has activities a few times a week & is extremely active in the community. The area is also beautiful. The reason why I'm only giving tell city four stars is because Tell City has a huge issue with nepotism, and people preumptively judging others based on who their family are. Not everyone does this, but enough people do this that it hurts. There is favorism based on the amount of time you've lived there & who you are related to when it comes to jobs and how much respect some people have for you. I know people who are treated worse because their family has a bad reputation.... Read 17 reviews

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• Population 7,482

• Town in Indiana

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  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.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 2,322

• Suburb in Indiana

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  56 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!... Read 56 reviews

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• Population 16,422

• Town in Indiana

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy living in Delphi, the community is small and most people are friendly. It is not too big that it is a hassle to navigate, but it has enough businesses and offices that I can use small businesses for my every day needs.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 3,042

• Town in Indiana

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  Rating 4 out of 5  10 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.... Read 10 reviews

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• Population 2,574

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: I love Auburn very much! The small city is a comforting place to live, in which I always feel very safe.... Read 28 reviews

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• Population 13,281

• Town in Indiana

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  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.... Read 10 reviews

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• Population 10,420

• Town in Indiana

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: I moved to Monticello Indiana at age 12. I still remember on the first day of Wood lawn elementary school. I sat next to this girl named Sadie and ever since that day we have been the best-est of friends. I like Monticello because most of my friends and family live there or live no more than 20 miles away. I enjoy Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer, and Indiana Beach during the summer. During the winter months Monticello is usually dead because out of townies don't come around till summer because of their lake homes. I love my home and family very much and consider living in Monticello my whole life depending on where my career takes me. I live on 5 acres of woods and have a nice home. I really enjoy being outside and taking walks with my loved one. Overall Monticello is the place for me at this time in life. Thank you for letting me apply for this Scholarship.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 5,508

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice, quiet small town to live in. The people are friendly and helpful. Crime rate is low with almost no major crimes occurring regularly. Top notch school system with teachers who care about their students. Although there isn't a major shopping mall there are several different locations to shop for just about everything you would need on a daily basis. There are several major shopping areas that are within an hour or so of here tho for anything else you may require. Rochester is about an hour away from Notre Dame if that's your team for college football. Colts football in Indianaplois is 2 hours south. Kokomo and Fort Wayne are nearby. Rochester is centrally located. Don't like the hustle and bustle of the big city? Rochester is a good place to call your home. There are the normal fast food places to eat and a couple nicer sit down restaurants, plenty of gas stations to choose from and some mom and pop locations if you like to support local businesses.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 6,248

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  400 reviews

Current Resident: The city is very clean and the quality of living is high! Everyone is friendly, so forming relationships is very easy! Many of the stores are newer, more upgraded, and offer high quality things. There are many families in fishers, and there is a never a time where you will feel unsafe. There are kids of all ages, families of all sizes, and everyone is always open and welcoming to help others.... Read 400 reviews

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• Population 97,154

• Town in Indiana

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  22 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 💕... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 4,166

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  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.... Read 24 reviews

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• Population 5,016

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: I am a current resident of Berne. It is a very quaint town that is very rich in the history of where the families immigrated from. Many businesses from this town are very proud of their Swiss heritage. Since the community is small, there are many people that are quick to help others in need.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 3,976