Best counties to retire to in Indiana

Written by:
February 1, 2021
MrGreenBean // Wikimedia Commons

Best counties to retire to in Indiana

Buyers and sellers of real estate alike—when asked what are the three most essential considerations about a property—will nearly always reply "location, location, location." While this answer is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, it is often quite accurate, and this reply perhaps applies to retirees more than any other demographic. Settling down after a lifetime of working and perhaps raising a family calls for the perfect location: a spot where you can enjoy life with as few concerns as possible.

When seniors aged 65 years or older decide on where they want to live out their golden years, they consider very specific factors, such as the cost of living, government services, health care facilities, weather and overall climate, crime rate, outdoor recreational activities, eating establishments, cultural and entertainment opportunities, and more.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire in Indiana using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, healthcare, recreation and weather.

Location is critical as retirees determine where to spend their senior years enjoying favorite activities; however, it’s a very unique decision based on a multitude of preferences and needs. Whether it be bustling downtowns or access to parks, affordable home prices or cultural amenities like museums, retirees seeking to settle in a permanent spot are sure to find a private paradise in any of these counties recommended by Niche because, in the end, there is no place like home—no matter the location.

Read on to discover the best counties to retire to in Indiana.

You may also like: People who retire comfortably avoid these financial advisor mistakes

1 / 15
MrHarman // Wikimedia Commons

#15. Steuben County

- Population: 34,474
- Median home value: $140,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $766 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $56,101
2 / 15
Nyttend // Wikimedia Commons

#14. Wells County

- Population: 27,947
- Median home value: $120,700 (80% own)
- Median rent: $674 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $56,265
3 / 15
Canva

#13. Floyd County

- Population: 76,809
- Median home value: $165,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $786 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $61,754
4 / 15
Derek Jensen // Wikimedia Commons

#12. Hamilton County

- Population: 316,095
- Median home value: $249,400 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,152 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $94,644
5 / 15
Daniel Schwen // Wikimedia Commons

#11. Parke County

- Population: 16,996
- Median home value: $91,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $588 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $48,788
6 / 15
Matt Ruddick // Wikimedia Commons

#10. Delaware County

- Population: 115,616
- Median home value: $90,900 (64% own)
- Median rent: $714 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $42,705
7 / 15
Rapierce // Wikimedia Commons

#9. Howard County

- Population: 82,387
- Median home value: $106,300 (68% own)
- Median rent: $699 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,869
8 / 15
Derek Jensen // Wikimedia Commons

#8. Tipton County

- Population: 15,218
- Median home value: $106,200 (81% own)
- Median rent: $744 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $55,479
9 / 15
Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States // Wikimedia Commons

#7. Ohio County

- Population: 5,887
- Median home value: $148,100 (78% own)
- Median rent: $771 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $61,148
10 / 15
Nyttend // Wikimedia Commons

#6. Blackford County

- Population: 12,129
- Median home value: $71,300 (76% own)
- Median rent: $623 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $42,217
11 / 15
Kmweber // Wikimedia Commons

#5. Posey County

- Population: 25,589
- Median home value: $141,000 (81% own)
- Median rent: $708 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $62,583
12 / 15
Randella // Wikimedia Commons

#4. Vanderburgh County

- Population: 181,313
- Median home value: $126,400 (64% own)
- Median rent: $770 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $46,943
13 / 15
Nyttend // Wikimedia Commons

#3. Warrick County

- Population: 61,928
- Median home value: $162,700 (79% own)
- Median rent: $854 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $70,648
14 / 15
MrGreenBean // Wikimedia Commons

#2. Brown County

- Population: 15,034
- Median home value: $186,000 (84% own)
- Median rent: $860 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $61,455
15 / 15
Diego Delso // Wikimedia Commons

#1. Wabash County

- Population: 31,631
- Median home value: $97,200 (73% own)
- Median rent: $693 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $50,637

Trending Now