May 2026 Edition

Top 55+ Communities
People Are Flocking To

Every month we research and spotlight the active adult communities generating the most interest across America. These aren't just popular — they're places people actually love living.

#1

Sun City Summerlin

TrendingSun Belt migration + tax advantages
Las Vegas, NV

Desert living with endless entertainment at your doorstep.

One of Del Webb's flagship communities, Sun City Summerlin offers resort-style living on the edge of Red Rock Canyon. With three recreation centers, four golf courses, and the Las Vegas Strip just 20 minutes away, residents enjoy endless entertainment without city crowds. Nevada has no state income tax, making it a financial favorite for retirees.

Homes:$250K – $600K
Residents:7,700+
Est.:1989
4 championship golf courses3 recreation centersNo state income taxNear Red Rock CanyonLas Vegas Strip 20 min away
#2

PebbleCreek

Arts, lifestyle & Arizona sunshine
Goodyear, AZ

Championship golf, jazz nights, and mountain views.

Set between the White Tank Mountains and Estrella Mountain Park, PebbleCreek is a 6,100-home Robson community known for its vibrant arts and entertainment scene. Monthly jazz-and-wine evenings, a resident theater, and two championship golf courses make this one of Arizona's most sought-after communities.

Homes:$280K – $750K
Residents:6,100+
Est.:1993
2 championship golf coursesJazz & wine eveningsResident theaterArts & craft studiosMountain views
#3

The Villages

TrendingScale, activity & community
Central Florida

America's largest 55+ community — and still growing.

With over 130,000 residents across three counties, The Villages is in a category of its own. Three town squares with nightly free entertainment, 50+ golf courses, hundreds of clubs and activities, and a golf-cart-friendly infrastructure that lets you live car-free. If you want to stay busy every single day, this is the place.

Homes:$200K – $700K
Residents:80,000+
Est.:1983
130,000+ residents50+ golf courses3 town squaresFree nightly entertainmentGolf cart friendly
#4

Trilogy at Tehaleh

Pacific Northwest's finest 55+ community
Bonney Lake, WA

Pacific Northwest beauty with Mount Rainier as your backdrop.

Washington's premier 55+ resort community, Trilogy at Tehaleh sits at 1,600 feet elevation with sweeping views of Mount Rainier. A 22,000 sq ft clubhouse, miles of hiking and biking trails, and easy access to Puget Sound make this the top choice for those who want to stay in the Pacific Northwest. Close to Tacoma and just an hour from Seattle.

Homes:$350K – $800K
Residents:2,800+
Est.:2007
Mount Rainier views22,000 sq ft clubhouseMiles of trails1 hour from SeattleNear Puget Sound
#5

Sun City Apple Valley

Music, community & California value
Apple Valley, CA

California sunshine, two clubhouses, and the Crazy Cats Jazz & Blues.

This 1,700-home Del Webb community in Southern California's high desert features a resident jazz group called the Crazy Cats Jazz & Blues, a 27-hole golf course, two clubhouses, and year-round outdoor activities. The High Desert climate means warm summers and mild winters — plus affordable California living compared to the coast.

Homes:$200K – $450K
Residents:1,700+
Est.:1995
Resident jazz band27-hole golf course2 clubhousesYear-round outdoor livingHigh Desert climate

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