Florida Tops List of Best Places to Retire in 2025
In 2022 the World Travel & Tourism Council named Orlando the largest Travel and Tourism city in the U.S. That year Orlando’s official tourism association, Visit Orlando, reported that 74 million people had visited the city. Although Orlando is the undisputed Theme Park Capital of the World, in 2025 Florida was conferred with a title of a very different nature: Best Place to Retire.
New research released by WalletHub, a personal finance company dedicated to helping consumers improve and maintain their financial health, showed that The Sunshine State topped all other states as the best place to retire due to its lack of estate, inheritance, and personal income taxes.
But low taxes for retirees aren’t the only thing that makes Florida an ideal place for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years.
Florida is populated with top-notch Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) across the state. In 2025 one Florida CCRC was distinguished by Newsweek as one of the top five in the nation.
In Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025, Moorings Park in Naples took the No. 4 spot. It also ranked No. 2 within Florida itself. Meanwhile, The Glenview at Pelican Bay, also in Naples, claimed the 5th spot statewide.
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A CCRC, which may also be called a life care retirement community, offers multiple levels of services and care for seniors as they embark upon their golden years. Newsweek, a global media giant, evaluated CCRCs across the country based on their array of amenities and resources for community residents.
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When choosing a CCRC for yourself or for your loved one, it’s best to work with a real estate agent who is also a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, or SRES®. An SRES® has expertise in providing seniors with the best range of living options possible based on their current and long-term needs, all while working together with their adult children and caregivers to successfully navigate a delicate and sometimes complicated season in the lives of seniors and those who love them.
Related: What Is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)?
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