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.
Sun City Summerlin
TrendingSun Belt migration + tax advantagesDesert 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.
PebbleCreek
Arts, lifestyle & Arizona sunshineChampionship 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.
The Villages
TrendingScale, activity & communityAmerica'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.
Trilogy at Tehaleh
Pacific Northwest's finest 55+ communityPacific 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.
Sun City Apple Valley
Music, community & California valueCalifornia 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.
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