20 Best U.S. Suburbs For Your Happy Retirement

1. TIMBER PINES, FLORIDA

Percentage of households collecting Social Security: 92 percent
Median home listing price: $159,900

Timber Pines is a private retirement community that boasts “Country Club Living for Active Adults.” The community has more than 3,400 homes and villas and features amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts, heated community pools and walking paths.

The Tampa suburb is the best suburb to retire in because it has the greatest percentage of households collecting Social Security income — which means lots of fellow retirees — as well as the lowest median home price and the lowest cost of living of all the suburbs included in this ranking. It also has one of the highest average household incomes among households, with annual Social Security income averaging $23,853.