Best places to retire in Indiana
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Indiana
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Indiana. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Indiana.
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#25. De Motte
- Population: 4,054
- Median home value: $158,600 (65% own)
- Median rent: $842 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $54,811
- Pictured: 514 Fir St SW, Demotte ($220,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $158,600 (65% own)
- Median rent: $842 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $54,811
- Pictured: 514 Fir St SW, Demotte ($220,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#24. Fishers
- Population: 90,332
- Median home value: $264,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $109,454
- Pictured: 13414 E 126th St, Fishers ($3.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $264,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $109,454
- Pictured: 13414 E 126th St, Fishers ($3.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#23. Monticello
- Population: 5,262
- Median home value: $95,900 (66% own)
- Median rent: $671 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $43,182
- Pictured: 7332 NE Northeast Shafer Dr, Monticello ($4.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $95,900 (66% own)
- Median rent: $671 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $43,182
- Pictured: 7332 NE Northeast Shafer Dr, Monticello ($4.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#22. Loogootee
- Population: 2,575
- Median home value: $87,900 (60% own)
- Median rent: $579 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $43,375
- Pictured: 1 Apple Dr, Loogootee ($384,500, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $87,900 (60% own)
- Median rent: $579 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $43,375
- Pictured: 1 Apple Dr, Loogootee ($384,500, 3 bedrooms)
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#21. Auburn
- Population: 13,056
- Median home value: $119,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $707 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $50,180
- Pictured: 3827 County Road 72 Rd, Auburn ($2.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $119,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $707 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $50,180
- Pictured: 3827 County Road 72 Rd, Auburn ($2.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#20. Wabash
- Population: 10,089
- Median home value: $82,400 (66% own)
- Median rent: $663 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $44,973
- Pictured: 4010 N 700 W, Wabash ($549,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $82,400 (66% own)
- Median rent: $663 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $44,973
- Pictured: 4010 N 700 W, Wabash ($549,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#19. Delphi
- Population: 2,935
- Median home value: $82,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $692 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $42,917
- Pictured: 203 E Monroe St, Delphi ($389,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $82,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $692 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $42,917
- Pictured: 203 E Monroe St, Delphi ($389,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#18. Rochester
- Population: 6,045
- Median home value: $103,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $680 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $51,389
- Pictured: 2612 Country Club Dr S, Rochester ($1.2 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $103,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $680 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $51,389
- Pictured: 2612 Country Club Dr S, Rochester ($1.2 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#17. Dyer
- Population: 15,953
- Median home value: $212,400 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,311 (9% rent)
- Median household income: $84,202
- Pictured: 1024 Killarney Dr, Dyer ($2.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $212,400 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,311 (9% rent)
- Median household income: $84,202
- Pictured: 1024 Killarney Dr, Dyer ($2.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#16. Zionsville
- Population: 27,463
- Median home value: $385,700 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,305 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $137,377
- Pictured: 4141 W 116th St, Zionsville ($6.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $385,700 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,305 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $137,377
- Pictured: 4141 W 116th St, Zionsville ($6.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#15. Rockville
- Population: 2,533
- Median home value: $82,600 (66% own)
- Median rent: $648 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $37,411
- Pictured: 2527 S Annapolis Rd, Rockville ($607,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $82,600 (66% own)
- Median rent: $648 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $37,411
- Pictured: 2527 S Annapolis Rd, Rockville ($607,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Hidden Valley
- Population: 5,531
- Median home value: $195,500 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,380 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $107,000
- Pictured: 20023 Longview Dr, Lawrenceburg ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $195,500 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,380 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $107,000
- Pictured: 20023 Longview Dr, Lawrenceburg ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#13. Winchester
- Population: 4,739
- Median home value: $70,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $754 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $45,310
- Pictured: 1164 W 150 S, Winchester ($424,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $70,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $754 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $45,310
- Pictured: 1164 W 150 S, Winchester ($424,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#12. Batesville
- Population: 6,651
- Median home value: $167,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $691 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $55,839
- Pictured: 75 Egs Blvd, Batesville ($599,900, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $167,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $691 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $55,839
- Pictured: 75 Egs Blvd, Batesville ($599,900, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. Tell City
- Population: 7,256
- Median home value: $101,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $544 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,809
- Pictured: 1447 21st St, Tell City ($450,000, 0 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $101,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $544 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,809
- Pictured: 1447 21st St, Tell City ($450,000, 0 bedrooms)
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#10. Newburgh
- Population: 3,245
- Median home value: $153,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $833 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $56,611
- Pictured: 6644 Outer Lincoln Ave, Newburgh ($895,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $153,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $833 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $56,611
- Pictured: 6644 Outer Lincoln Ave, Newburgh ($895,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#9. Yorktown
- Population: 11,143
- Median home value: $141,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $778 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $65,395
- Pictured: 7601 W York Prairie Way, Muncie ($1.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $141,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $778 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $65,395
- Pictured: 7601 W York Prairie Way, Muncie ($1.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#8. Covington
- Population: 2,439
- Median home value: $99,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $660 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,607
- Pictured: 2785 W Wabash Chapel Rd, Covington ($375,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $99,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $660 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,607
- Pictured: 2785 W Wabash Chapel Rd, Covington ($375,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#7. Carmel
- Population: 97,464
- Median home value: $333,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,207 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $112,765
- Pictured: 4141 W 116th St, Zionsville ($6.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $333,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,207 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $112,765
- Pictured: 4141 W 116th St, Zionsville ($6.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#6. Munster
- Population: 22,689
- Median home value: $228,400 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,149 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $84,254
- Pictured: 10314 Applewood Ct, Munster ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $228,400 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,149 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $84,254
- Pictured: 10314 Applewood Ct, Munster ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#5. North Manchester
- Population: 5,710
- Median home value: $94,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $781 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $52,319
- Pictured: 207 Damron Dr, North Manchester ($359,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $94,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $781 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $52,319
- Pictured: 207 Damron Dr, North Manchester ($359,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#4. North Webster
- Population: 1,151
- Median home value: $118,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $787 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $53,485
- Pictured: 317 S Mulberry St, North Webster ($449,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $118,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $787 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $53,485
- Pictured: 317 S Mulberry St, North Webster ($449,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#3. Granger
- Population: 30,776
- Median home value: $219,900 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,491 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $101,904
- Pictured: 17640 Dannybrook Dr, Granger ($2.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $219,900 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,491 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $101,904
- Pictured: 17640 Dannybrook Dr, Granger ($2.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#2. Long Beach
- Population: 1,141
- Median home value: $437,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,125 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $105,000
- Pictured: 1302 Lake Shore Dr, Long Beach ($1.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $437,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,125 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $105,000
- Pictured: 1302 Lake Shore Dr, Long Beach ($1.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#1. Meridian Hills
- Population: 1,741
- Median home value: $515,600 (98% own)
- Median rent: $2,667 (2% rent)
- Median household income: $186,750
- Pictured: 202 E 71st St, Indianapolis ($1.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $515,600 (98% own)
- Median rent: $2,667 (2% rent)
- Median household income: $186,750
- Pictured: 202 E 71st St, Indianapolis ($1.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
