2020 Best Places to Retire in IndianaAbout this List

Meridian Hills

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 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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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 1,834 Population

Long Beach

• Town in Indiana

• A-

• C+

• A

• 1,108 Population

Carmel

• Town in Indiana
• 249 reviews

Current Resident: Great little town that is gaining population quickly! We have every shop and store that you could possibly need to settle down and live out the rest of your life happily. The people are nice and the traffic is better. Having almost 0 stop lights in our city, you can plan on saving your brakes considering you hardly use them. Come visit Carmel, IN sometime. You may just never leave.
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• A+

• A+

• A

• 90,163 Population

Granger

• Suburb of South Bend, IN
• 139 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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• A+

• A

• A

• 30,815 Population

Munster

• Suburb in Indiana
• 90 reviews

Current Resident: Munster is such an amazing city. There are so many beautiful parks such as Centennial Park! The golf course is amazing and the scenery is also amazing. The residents of Munster make the town an even better place to live in. There is hardly ever any criminal activity, so it makes me feel extremely safe. The school systems are amazing as well, they are so welcoming and have great academics!
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• A+

• A+

• A

• 22,840 Population

North Manchester

• Town in Indiana
• 23 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in North Manchester since I was four years old. I am now a senior in high school and in the thirteen years that I have lived here, I have met so many people and I have seen many things come and go. We have lost fast food and department stores, we have gained auto parts and boutiques. However, with everything that comes and goes, the people of Manchester have adapted and accepted. I will admit our little town is not perfect. We have crime and we have potholes. We are not perfect. Yet, there is something welcoming about the town. The school is great, I have rated it five stars. We do not have a lot of places to eat but we have great food, and with five gas stations in town you’ll never be too far from a pump. Nothing is really expensive as far as food and entertainment goes and traffic is never bad. I am currently saving to go to the University in town. Overall, North Manchester is your average town that holds a special place in most resident’s hearts.
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• B

• A

• 5,917 Population

Covington

• Town in Indiana
• 5 reviews

Nearby Resident: Covington is such a loving and supporting community. We all come together to make Covington a better place. Everyone is so accepting of who you are, I have never been to a town like Covington's. It is such a blessing to grow up in this small, loving town.
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• B

• B

• A

• 2,424 Population

Newburgh

• Suburb of Evansville, IN
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: Newburgh, Indiana is a fabulous place to live. We moved here from Canada and can't believe the affordability and space offered in Newburgh. The community we chose to live in is peaceful and friendly. We have met wonderful friends in our neighborhood. There are great restaurants not too far from our home and a golf course across the main road from where we live. We commute to work but, there is no traffic and the scenery is lovely. A plus living in Newburgh!
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• A

• A-

• A

• 3,253 Population

Batesville

• Town in Indiana
• 46 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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• A-

• A

• A

• 6,555 Population

Monticello

• Town in Indiana
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: Come join us in Monticello and have fun with your whole family at the amusement park, Indiana Beach or you can enjoy time with your family out on one of Monticello's beautiful lakes. Enjoy free concerts, festivals and more during the summer.
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• B

• B

• A-

• 5,282 Population

North Webster

• Town in Indiana
• 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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• C

• A-

• 1,212 Population

Yorktown

• Town in Indiana
• 17 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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• A-

• 11,178 Population

Hidden Valley

• Suburb in Indiana
• 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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• A-

• A-

• 5,449 Population

Rockville

• Town in Indiana
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Rockville is a nice area that lacks significant economic growth to be a truly nice place to live long term. It is a small country town, but needs businesses to move into the area to be anything more.
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• C+

• A-

• 2,620 Population

Jasper

• Town in Indiana
• 33 reviews

Current Resident: Jasper is a community embracing change as new developments have been a constant for several years now. The community is rich in faith based values and has an ever increasing diverse population. The school system currently has 15+ different languages spoken as the primary language of the student population. The Community has a strong industry base and is ranked as one of the safest communities to live. Jasper has many parks and recreational assets in the area. This is a great place for young graduates starting out, young families who are looking for excellent education for their children, and for retirees who wish to avoid the hustle and hassle of larger cities. The Thyen/Clark Cultural Center is under construction and will be completed early 2021. The center will be home to the Jasper Community Arts, the Jasper Public Library and will include a community gathering/event space. We can’t wait!
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• A

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• 15,765 Population

Berne

• Town in Indiana
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: Berne, IN is a very small town nestled in northeastern Indiana, around 45 minutes from Fort Wayne, IN. It is named after the Swiss city of Bern, Switzerland.
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• A-

• A-

• A-

• 3,962 Population

Wabash

• Town in Indiana
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: Wabash is a very nice small town. I feel like one major issue is there is not much diversity in Wabash. AS a town we hav e been seeing a more diverse crowd coming into the town which I am very excited to see.
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• A-

• 10,184 Population

Fishers

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 342 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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• A+

• A-

• 88,717 Population

Tell City

• Town in Indiana
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: I live in a small town in southern Indiana called Tell City. Every time I hear these words, I hear the words home. I have lived here my whole life, and I was even born here. I know this town inside and out. Tell City has the best school education you could ever receive. With a variety of high school classes, including dual credit and AP classes, you have so much to choose from. Tell City is just an amazing place full of life, great people, and a great history.
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• A-

• 7,270 Population

Dyer

• Suburb in Indiana
• 50 reviews

Current Resident: I was born in Dyer, Indiana so that makes almost 18 years that I have lived in Dyer! I have made so many great friends while playing the multiple sports that I played. We all grew up on the Dyer Little League baseball field and have life long friendships because of this. All the Middle Schools play one another in football and basketball and friendships were made along the way. We all eventually ended up at Lake Central High School. Although my High School is as big as it is, I still feel like there is a personal touch to being there with all my friends.
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• 16,006 Population

Delphi

• Town in Indiana
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy living in Delphi. It is a small community, and has most amenities nearby. If I could change one thing about Delphi it would be to have more places for people to gather and have fun. Maybe a movie theater or skating rink.
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• B

• B

• A-

• 3,139 Population

Linton

• Town in Indiana
• 19 reviews

Current Resident: Linton is a small town with lots of small businesses. This is the town that has a little bit of everything. They have multiple banks, places to eat, grocery stores, small businesses, etc. This is also a great town that you can get the love feeling from. There's a great school here that is right in the middle of town. You can also find lots of hometown activities right around the holidays. There are activities such as spookfest, small business Saturday, and the Santa train.
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• B

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• A-

• 5,262 Population

Clarksville

• Suburb in Indiana
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Clarksville. It was a nice change of pace from living downtown in Louisville, yet close enough to be there in less than 5 minutes. I am centrally located to EVERYTHING. If I have a long list at the beginning of the day of things I need to get done, I can get it done in record timing because everything is so convenient and close by here. Cost of living is decent. Way more house for your dollar over here. I never have to deal with traffic which is a MAJOR relief.
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• B

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• A-

• 21,336 Population

Danville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 47 reviews

Current Resident: I am a current resident of Danville Indiana. I love the small town feel, but the feeling of living close to the city. I get the best of both worlds. I get the close knit neighborhood feel, great schools, peace and quite, and I get the benefit of being a hop, skip, and a jump to Indianapolis. We have recently gotten a Wal-Mart and I see more production of shops coming along shortly. Just hope not to much growth. Great hospital. So all you need in a great life!
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• A-

• 9,791 Population

Zionsville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 130 reviews

Current Resident: Zionsville is a great little town. It is relatively close to many other areas in Indianapolis, while still giving me the small town feel. Zionsville has one of the greatest school systems in Indiana, giving a high rate of graduating students, and undergraduates. Zionsville is also home to some of Indiana's greater high-class citizens, ranging from business owners, government officials, and even celebrities. Overall, Zionsville Indiana is a well rounded area to live.
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• A-

• 26,209 Population