2019 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+

• 1,813 Population

Long Beach

• Town in Indiana

• A-

• C+

• A+

• 1,126 Population

Carmel

• Town in Indiana
• 230 reviews

Current Resident: Carmel is probably one of the best places in America you could hope to raise a family and have a good childhood in, it has got some of the best ranked school systems in the nation and the community is beyond friendly. I love that its not too big that it's overwhelming, but at the same time not small enough that someone could call it uninteresting!
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• A+

• A+

• A

• 88,595 Population

North Manchester

• Town in Indiana
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: I moved here when I was 20 Years old and I never left. I started having my girls and this is a great place to raise kids. I can let them be kids without overly worrying which is one of the biggest reasons I never left. It is a sleepy little town that has great people. I would love to see more businesses come back to Manchester, we have lost a lot of our factories and it is starting to get the feeling like a ghost town. It is a shame considering how when I move up here we had many factories in this sleepy little town. One good thing is we are close enough to the bigger towns you can work elsewhere and still live here though, so that makes it nice also.
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• A-

• B+

• A

• 6,152 Population

Munster

• Suburb in Indiana
• 84 reviews

Current Resident: My experience at Munster is one I will always cherish. If I had one word to describe Munster, it would be close-knit. Since Munster is a town and not a city, everyone in the community practically knows everyone. I remember my grandmother telling me when she visited that everyone was so friendly and treated each person like part of the community. These are some of the things I love about Munster. There is also another side to the argument, the things about Munster that I believe should change. This includes implementing programs that promote diversity. I believe Munster's diversity is average, but it could be better with these programs. These programs can include things like hosting different cultural festivals or celebrations.
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• A+

• A+

• A

• 23,005 Population

Newburgh

• Town in Indiana
• 23 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

• 3,280 Population

Granger

• Town in Indiana
• 132 reviews

Current Resident: Granger is one of the richer towns in St. Joseph County. Where I live, it´s always pretty busy and full of character. With a population of 30,465 and businesses around every corner, there are many opportunities to get involved and make a living. Living in Granger is a pretty safe environment. In my neighborhood, there are around 3 cops living nearby and ready to help when needed. Overall, Granger is a beautiful and safe area to live in.
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• A+

• B+

• A

• 30,717 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

• 2,365 Population

Batesville

• Town in Indiana
• 45 reviews

Current Resident: Small town, friendly, great schools, and safe. If you like the small town feeling, Batesville is great place to grow up and to raise a family. When you walk down the street, people say hello. The schools are close together, easy to get to, and are safe for your children. There are many hometown diners with great things to eat. Locally, there are many chicken places and small pubs. There is a golf course that is open to the public and there is a lot of industry in the area, including Batesville Casket and Hill-Rom.
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• B+

• A

• A

• 6,389 Population

Berne

• Town in Indiana
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Great small caring town. Everyone knows everyone. Rarely anything dangerous happening around in the small town of berne
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• B+

• A-

• A

• 4,002 Population

North Webster

• Town in Indiana
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: The definition of Small Town USA with a lake view. One of North Webster's (quirky) small treasures is being able to bike, walk, drive, or even boat to our local pizza shop. It is centered around Lake Webster which attracts many "lakers" during the summer months.
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• B-

• C+

• A

• 1,287 Population

Oakland City

• Town in Indiana
• 1 review

Current Resident: Oakland city is a very fascinating place to live. I enjoy the range of food selections we have here. I also enjoy how small the community is, because everyone knows everyone. One thing I dislike about this town is that when it rains a lot, it often floods!
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• B-

• C+

• A-

• 2,374 Population

Wabash

• Town in Indiana
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived here my whole life there just isn't very many things to do except drive around and go to Walmart. We have a YMCA but its kind of expensive.
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• B

• B-

• A-

• 10,272 Population

Dyer

• Suburb in Indiana
• 49 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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• A-

• 16,077 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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• B+

• A-

• 5,344 Population

Monticello

• Town in Indiana
• 11 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-

• 5,298 Population

Fort Branch

• Town in Indiana
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Very homey, and alot of open space! It's a small town with very friendly people. There's corn fields all around, but you're only 30 minutes away from the night life.
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• B

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• A-

• 2,957 Population

Rochester

• Town in Indiana
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: Rochester is a small town that is good for people who are wanting to retire. We have a great lake that a lot of people enjoy in the summer. It's a very small community. The one thing I would like to see change is more jobs. You usually have to go to Warsaw to find a decent paying job.
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• B-

• B-

• A-

• 6,059 Population

Ellettsville

• Town in Indiana
• 6 reviews

Parent: While no area is perfectly safe, I would say that we have a pretty safe neighborhood. The families in our area fell it safe enough to let their children play outside well into the evening. Giving the kids the opportunity to socialize. You will often see the officers in the neighborhood.
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• A-

• 6,542 Population

Yorktown

• Town in Indiana
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: Yorktown is a very small area. You usually will have to venture to Muncie to go grocery shopping, clothes shopping, see a movie, etc. The schools are very good (or at least they used to be) and it is very family and pet friendly.
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• A-

• A-

• A-

• 11,200 Population

Noblesville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 163 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived here for pretty much my whole life and I found it to be slightly miserable but after May 25th, I felt like I rediscovered Noblesville. I became really involved with the community and I saw how compassionate people are. There definitely is room to grow when it comes to empathy but I think the city is making great progress!
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• A

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• 59,807 Population

Danville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 46 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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• B+

• B

• A-

• 9,598 Population

Bloomfield

• Town in Indiana
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: What I like about Bloomfield is that its a small town, and its quiet. If I could change a few things about Bloomfield I would definitely make it diverse. Another thing I would change is the job opportunities.
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• B-

• B-

• A-

• 2,327 Population

Clarksville

• Suburb in Indiana
• 40 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-

• 21,228 Population

Fishers

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 317 reviews

Current Resident: Fishers, IN is a safe and growing suburb of Indianapolis. Job and housing growth has been steady for more than 15 years! It is extremely affordable to live in Fishers even though it has some of the strongest k-12 schools in the state and is considered a high end place to live. There is also a wide range of housing options from apartments to mansions. There is a place for everyone in this low-crime community.
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• 87,557 Population