{
  "id": 17088452,
  "title": "The best US cities to retire in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/the-best-us-cities-to-retire-in-2027",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:15:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-us-cities-to-retire-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, several US cities stand out as the best places for retirees, with Texas cities making up half of the top 15. Affordability ranks high on the list of factors retirees consider when choosing a place to live in their golden years. While Florida still ranks high, Texas has become an even more popular destination for retirees in recent years.\n\nSan Angelo, Texas, ranks 15th on the list with relatively low housing costs and a 17% population of residents aged 65 and older. Conroe and Pearland, both in Texas, round out the top three with similarly affordable housing costs and significant retiree populations. Victoria, Texas, follows closely behind at number 12.\n\nMoving north, Bismarck, North Dakota, takes the 11th spot with a low cost of living and a high retiree population at 21%. Palm Coast, Florida, comes in at number 10 with higher housing costs but still a strong retiree community at 30%. Lynchburg, Virginia, and Paducah, Kentucky, both rank at number 9, offering affordable living options and populations with a significant number of retirees aged 65 and older.\n\nIn the Pennsylvania, Altoona comes in at number 7, while Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Spring, Texas, both rank at number 6. The Woodlands, Texas, at number 5, offers a slightly higher cost of living but still maintains a retiree-friendly environment with 15% of its population aged 65 and older. Weirton, West Virginia, and Homosassa Springs, Florida, round out the top 10, offering affordable living options and retiree populations of 26% and 30%, respectively.",
  "summary": "Florida is known as a retiree destination, however, Texas overtakes it as the more popular place to retire.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}