Forbes names 25 affordable US places to retire in 2026

2 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 8

The list spans 21 states and all four domestic time zones, with Green Valley, Arizona highlighted for a $282,000 median home price versus the $409,000 national median.
Forbes said it compared nearly 1,000 locations, weighing housing costs, taxes, crime, air quality, primary care access, walkability and bikeability, plus FEMA climate and natural-hazard risk.
National single-family home prices have risen 50% since 2020, while only one Florida location made the list as higher housing and insurance costs reduced the state's appeal.

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