Best Places to Retire in Florida (2026)

Jacksonville is the #1 ranked city in Florida with 66.70 (retirement score). This ranking includes 2 Florida cities with available data.

#1
Jacksonville
66.70
Pop. 961,739
#2
Tampa
33.30
Pop. 393,389
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All 2 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationRetirement Score
1Jacksonville961,73966.70
2Tampa393,38933.30

Methodology

Cities in Florida are ranked by retirement score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best places to retire in florida?
Jacksonville ranks #1 with 66.70 (retirement score).
What are the top 5 best places to retire in florida?
1. Jacksonville (66.70), 2. Tampa (33.30)
How many cities in Florida are ranked?
This ranking includes 2 cities in Florida with available data.

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