#1 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaIndian Springs VillageSuburb of Birmingham, AL•Rating 4 out of 5 9 reviewsVisitor: It just so happens I was desperately seeking a pleasant place to visit. This was the second place I have read about. It sounds so wonderful I plan to visit immediately. I just retired. I'm in great shape so Oak mountain state park. Here I come!... Read 9 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeA+Good for RetireesPopulation 2,341#1 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Indian Springs VillageSuburb of Birmingham, AL,9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Visitor says It just so happens I was desperately seeking a pleasant place to visit. This was the second place I have read about. It sounds so wonderful I plan to visit immediately. I just retired. I'm in great....Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 2,341,
#2 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaOrange BeachSuburb in Alabama•Rating 3.67 out of 5 9 reviewsCurrent Resident: We love living in Orange Beach! The school system is amazing and the small community is wonderful. Everything you need in one town.... Read 9 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeA+Good for RetireesPopulation 8,048#2 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Orange BeachSuburb in Alabama,9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says We love living in Orange Beach! The school system is amazing and the small community is wonderful. Everything you need in one town..Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 8,048,
#3 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaOak GroveTown in AlabamagradeBOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsgradeA+Good for RetireesPopulation 930#3 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Oak GroveTown in Alabama,Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 930,
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#4 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaGulf ShoresTown in Alabama•Rating 4.27 out of 5 33 reviewsCurrent Resident: I am being asked to rate my experience with Gulf Shores, Alabama and the first word that comes to mind is "amazing" for many reasons, but there are a few that I can list. My first reason is the location and the closeness to other businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, hair and nail salons and much more. Second, the beautiful white beaches are just too beautiful to imagine. My family has lived on the Coast their whole life and it has been a vacation staple since I was born. The last thing is that we are a beach town and weather in the Summer can be difficult to navigate. It is important to be able to get off of the island as soon as you can should an evacuation order be issued. We live close to the one way out and that is of huge importance to me and to others that live here. Gulf Shores is my home and a beautiful place to live. I hope by my review above that you may want to visit too.... Read 33 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeA+Good for RetireesPopulation 15,178#4 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Gulf ShoresTown in Alabama,33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I am being asked to rate my experience with Gulf Shores, Alabama and the first word that comes to mind is "amazing" for many reasons, but there are a few that I can list. My first reason is the location and the closeness to other businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, hair and nail salons and much more. Second, the beautiful white beaches are just too beautiful...Gulf Shores is my home and a beautiful place to live. I hope by my review above that you may want to visit too..Read 33 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 15,178,
#5 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaGenevaTown in Alabama•Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviewsCurrent Resident: Geneva is a great small town who treats everyone like family. I just wish it had more family friendly things to do. It has a great park, festivals, gym, fast food, dine in restaurants, convenient gas stations, and shopping centers. The schools are super caring and truly care about the success of the children.... Read 3 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 4,235#5 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.GenevaTown in Alabama,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Geneva is a great small town who treats everyone like family. I just wish it had more family friendly things to do. It has a great park, festivals, gym, fast food, dine in restaurants, convenient gas....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 4,235,
#6 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaAlexandriaCurrent Resident: Alexandria, Alabama is a wonderful place to live! Of course, like any area, it has its flaws. It is general rural suburban living. Alexandria is a fairly quiet community, with the exception of live stock, and of course Pelham Range but, overtime you become accustom to the sounds. Otherwise I love the freedom of living out of the general city limits and doing as I wish on my property with little regulations.... Read 7 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 3,748#6 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Alexandria7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Alexandria, Alabama is a wonderful place to live! Of course, like any area, it has its flaws. It is general rural suburban living. Alexandria is a fairly quiet community, with the exception of live....Read 7 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 3,748,
#7 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaMountain BrookSuburb of Birmingham, AL•Rating 4.17 out of 5 24 reviewsCurrent Resident: Mountain Brook is a very beautiful part of town with lots of hills and greenery. However, it can sometimes feel somewhat exclusive and stifling, since most people who live here have had family here for decades. Therefore, they fit in, and most everyone else doesn't. However, it is still a wonderful place to shop, eat, and simply walk around, and it is incredibly safe.... Read 24 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 22,259#7 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Mountain BrookSuburb of Birmingham, AL,24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Mountain Brook is a very beautiful part of town with lots of hills and greenery. However, it can sometimes feel somewhat exclusive and stifling, since most people who live here have had family here....Read 24 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 22,259,
#8 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaFoleyTown in Alabama•Rating 3.97 out of 5 62 reviewsCurrent Resident: Foley is a beautiful small town on the way to the beaches. While small, it offers a lot to do. My biggest aggravation is communte times during the summers due to tourist traffic.... Read 62 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 21,113#8 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.FoleyTown in Alabama,62 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Foley is a beautiful small town on the way to the beaches. While small, it offers a lot to do. My biggest aggravation is communte times during the summers due to tourist traffic..Read 62 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 21,113,
#9 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaFairhopeTown in Alabama•Rating 4.36 out of 5 81 reviewsCurrent Resident: The entire city is beautiful. It has a homey feel while still maintaining the bussiling busy streets downtown. The beach is beautiful but I feel like there should be more clean up efforts after tourists visit and we should work on our water quality in the bay.... Read 81 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 22,605#9 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.FairhopeTown in Alabama,81 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says The entire city is beautiful. It has a homey feel while still maintaining the bussiling busy streets downtown. The beach is beautiful but I feel like there should be more clean up efforts after....Read 81 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 22,605,
#10 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaVestavia HillsSuburb of Birmingham, AL•Rating 4.41 out of 5 51 reviewsFormer Resident: I grew up in Vestavia, the school system prepared me for college and provided a good foundation. The cities public services including recreational programs and facilities are fantastic. Most families have multiple cars so public transportation is essentially unavailable. My family, like most in VH, had money, but I was one of the fortunate kids because my parents didn’t spoil me. Too many parents let their kids have anything they want in VH. They really give the city a bad rap outside of the bubble. I always get dirty looks when I tell people where I went to HS because of the status and reputation Vestavia holds. Also, the high school has a serious drug problem that seems to be overlooked by everyone, maybe that’s just how it is everywhere though. For the most part Vestavia is a safe, quiet, and convenient place to raise a family (if you are in the right tax bracket). I recommend moving to Vestavia as long as you know the negative aspects. The positive outweighs the negative in VH.... Read 51 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 38,600#10 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Vestavia HillsSuburb of Birmingham, AL,51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.Featured Review: Former Resident says I grew up in Vestavia, the school system prepared me for college and provided a good foundation. The cities public services including recreational programs and facilities are fantastic. Most families....Read 51 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 38,600,
#11 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaRainbow CityCurrent Resident: The best of everything without the crime. I moved here because ot is affordable and has parks, mountains, water features and shopping close by. It is quiet, low crime and laid back.... Read 25 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 10,184#11 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Rainbow City25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says The best of everything without the crime. I moved here because ot is affordable and has parks, mountains, water features and shopping close by. It is quiet, low crime and laid back..Read 25 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 10,184,
#12 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaPelhamSuburb of Birmingham, AL•Rating 4.09 out of 5 69 reviewsCurrent Resident: Pelham, Alabama is like a peaceful bubble in the chaos that is Birmingham. It's nearby many other cites and it's influence shows tremendously. Neighbors and other citizens in Pelham stroll with a smile and its not uncommon to hear "Hello" when shopping or spending time out at the recreational center or library. The schools in the area are inhabited by the best workers one could ask for and have the most driven students.... Read 69 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 24,221#12 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.PelhamSuburb of Birmingham, AL,69 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Pelham, Alabama is like a peaceful bubble in the chaos that is Birmingham. It's nearby many other cites and it's influence shows tremendously. Neighbors and other citizens in Pelham stroll with a....Read 69 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 24,221,
#13 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaBlue RidgeTown in AlabamagradeAOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 1,282#13 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Blue RidgeTown in Alabama,Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 1,282,
#14 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaTuscumbiaCurrent Resident: I been here all my life nothing really it's home to me. All my friends are here alone of my family. I went to school here played sports here a few of my kids are here. It's a quiet town not much crime. There aren't many things that could get you in trouble. I lived in Nashville and it was loud alone of crime I just didn't like living there like I did my little quiet home town it will always be home... Read 24 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 9,029#14 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Tuscumbia24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I been here all my life nothing really it's home to me. All my friends are here alone of my family. I went to school here played sports here a few of my kids are here. It's a quiet town not much....Read 24 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 9,029,
#15 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaGlencoeCurrent Resident: Very tight knit community, small town vibes, good places to eat. Not much to do and have to drive elsewhere for night life. School system is fair to good, with moderate level of extra curriculars for students to participate in. Glencoe is actively trying to expand with local businesses to promote community growth and independence.... Read 10 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 5,343#15 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Glencoe10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Very tight knit community, small town vibes, good places to eat. Not much to do and have to drive elsewhere for night life. School system is fair to good, with moderate level of extra curriculars....Read 10 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 5,343,
#16 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaCentreTown in Alabama•Rating 3.25 out of 5 12 reviewsCurrent Resident: Centre, Alabama is a small town but a great place to live. Its a great place to start your family and get your life on track.... Read 12 reviewsgradeC+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 3,609#16 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.CentreTown in Alabama,12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Centre, Alabama is a small town but a great place to live. Its a great place to start your family and get your life on track..Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: C+,Population: 3,609,
#17 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaMuscle ShoalsTown in Alabama•Rating 4.04 out of 5 56 reviewsCurrent Resident: I grew up here, I love this area. We have a great group of people living in the area. Everyone here is so kind hearted, helpful, and supportive. Muscle shoals also has one of the best school systems in the state.... Read 56 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 16,334#17 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Muscle ShoalsTown in Alabama,56 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up here, I love this area. We have a great group of people living in the area. Everyone here is so kind hearted, helpful, and supportive. Muscle shoals also has one of the best school systems....Read 56 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 16,334,
#18 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaMeadowbrookSuburb of Birmingham, AL•Rating 4.18 out of 5 11 reviewsCurrent Resident: I have lived here for 8+ years and love it ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Read 11 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 9,338#18 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.MeadowbrookSuburb of Birmingham, AL,11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here for 8+ years and love it....Read 11 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 9,338,
#19 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaHooverTown in Alabama•Rating 4.2 out of 5 229 reviewsCurrent Resident: I love Hoover! I've lived here my whole life. Even after college I bet I'll want to live here! The food is great, too. Hoover High school is pretty awesome, it's where I've made all of my friends today! There are many shopping options around Hoover, so that's another plus. Also, Hoover just looks so nice and pretty when it's sunny out! It makes you want to go for a walk around.... Read 229 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 91,995#19 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.HooverTown in Alabama,229 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Hoover! I've lived here my whole life. Even after college I bet I'll want to live here! The food is great, too. Hoover High school is pretty awesome, it's where I've made all of my friends....Read 229 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 91,995,
#20 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaCedar BluffTown in Alabama•Rating 5 out of 5 1 reviewCurrent Resident: Its all together a real nice town with really friendly people. Willing to always help others. We live on a lake which happens to be the croppe capital of the world. Which makes the summer loads of fun. Job oppurtunities to tend to go up during that particular season, but we also live inbetween 4 local areas which mean the commute for a job would be fairly close.... Read 1 reviewgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 1,672#20 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Cedar BluffTown in Alabama,1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Its all together a real nice town with really friendly people. Willing to always help others. We live on a lake which happens to be the croppe capital of the world. Which makes the summer loads of....Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 1,672,
#21 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaDaphneTown in Alabama•Rating 4.15 out of 5 66 reviewsCurrent Resident: Within Daphne you can find very family friendly people and make friends very easily. Though the down side of Daphne is it's very small. There is only so much of it. Where If you enjoy somewhere that is not very dangerous and more nature like then you would enjoy Daphne very much.... Read 66 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 27,861#21 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.DaphneTown in Alabama,66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Within Daphne you can find very family friendly people and make friends very easily. Though the down side of Daphne is it's very small. There is only so much of it. Where If you enjoy somewhere that....Read 66 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 27,861,
#22 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaFlorenceTown in Alabama•Rating 3.98 out of 5 150 reviewsCurrent Resident: I love living here! There are beautiful rivers to enjoy, gorgeous wildlife and fantastic choices of restaurant.... Read 150 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 40,781#22 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.FlorenceTown in Alabama,150 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living here! There are beautiful rivers to enjoy, gorgeous wildlife and fantastic choices of restaurant..Read 150 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 40,781,
#23 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaCentrevilleTown in Alabama•Rating 3.25 out of 5 4 reviewsCurrent Resident: Centreville is a nice small town to live in but there aren't many clothing stores to shop from. Some of the people in this town is not that friendly as well, the crime rate is low but over the last two years, there has been crimes committed that has shocked the community, but overall it is a small quiet town.... Read 4 reviewsgradeCOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsgradeAGood for RetireesPopulation 2,782#23 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.CentrevilleTown in Alabama,4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Centreville is a nice small town to live in but there aren't many clothing stores to shop from. Some of the people in this town is not that friendly as well, the crime rate is low but over the last....Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: C,Population: 2,782,
#24 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaCowartsCurrent Resident: I love living in a small town. Everyone helps everyone! I love having my family close to me even my husbands family is close by. We are all one big community. We are not far from the nearest bigger city. My daughter goes to a great school near by and loves it. This is her first year there and she has made a lot of great friends there so far and it is a Christian school also! I love that she can learn about the Lord while also going to school. That does mean that she does not go to a public school but that does not mean that the public schools are not great here. They are top notch. I love the job my husband has to where he can be home when he wants to be, he makes his own schedule. I also love that we now have our niece living with us. She is 18 and in school herself but is trying to save money so she is staying with us. Which also means we have a house full and it is chaotic but we would not have it any other way. She is a lot of help when it comes to our daughter.... Read 3 reviewsgradeB minusOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsgradeA minusGood for RetireesPopulation 2,174#24 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.Cowarts3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in a small town. Everyone helps everyone! I love having my family close to me even my husbands family is close by. We are all one big community. We are not far from the nearest bigger....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B minus,Population: 2,174,
#25 Best Places to Retire in AlabamaHamiltonTown in Alabama•Rating 3.53 out of 5 19 reviewsCurrent Resident: Hamilton is a small quiet town in Alabama where cost of living is not quite as high. It is the home of Beville Community College where tuition is reasonable. Hamilton has Buttahatchie River running through it where many go to kayak and tube down the river. All of these are aspects I like about the area I live in. If I could see change, it would be for more activities for the young students that attend RAMP Christian college to keep busy.... Read 19 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsgradeA minusGood for RetireesPopulation 6,880#25 Best Places to Retire in Alabama.HamiltonTown in Alabama,19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Hamilton is a small quiet town in Alabama where cost of living is not quite as high. It is the home of Beville Community College where tuition is reasonable. Hamilton has Buttahatchie River running....Read 19 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 6,880,
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