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These Are The 10 Best Indianapolis Suburbs To Retire In
Your retirement years will be as good as gold in these Indianapolis suburbs.
If you’re looking for the perfect suburb to retire near Indianapolis, look no further, because we’ve done the work for you. We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out the best spots near Indianapolis to spend your golden years. These 10 suburbs are full of senior amenities, close-knit communities, and affordable homes, just a quick drive away from all the action in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the winners.
1. Shelbyville
Key Stats:
- Median home price: $95,000
- Cost of living: 85, compared to the Indianapolis average of 88
Shelbyville kicks off our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs to retire with one of the lowest costs of living of any place we ranked. Home buyers have plenty of affordable options, including cottage, ranch, and craftsman style homes. Retirees who love to read can check out a new book or attend an event at the Shelby County Public Library, while golf enthusiasts hit the links at the Bear Chase Golf Club. Enjoy a picnic and peaceful stroll at Blue River Park.
2. Mooresville
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 14.8 percent
- Number of doctors: 82
Home buyers in the small suburb of Mooresville have a range of housing options to choose from, including spacious ranch, farmhouse cottage, bungalow, and craftsman style homes. Nature lovers can enjoy a picnic and a peaceful stroll at Pioneer Park or Roker Park, while active retirees stay fit at the Mooresville Family Aquatic Center. Avid readers can check out a new book at the Mooresville Public Library.
3. Martinsville
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 16.2 percent
- Cost of living: 85, compared to the Indianapolis average of 88
Martinsville earns the third spot on our list with a low cost of living and plenty of cottage, craftsman, ranch, bungalow, and Colonial style homes for potential home buyers. Golf enthusiasts will love hitting the links at the Martinsville Golf Club, while avid readers enjoy a book or event at the Martinsville Public Library. Martinsville City Park is the perfect spot for a scenic walk or peaceful picnic.
4. Edinburgh
Key Stats:
- Median home price: $85,800
- Cost of living: 84, compared to the Indianapolis average of 88
Your retirement fund will go a whole lot further in the affordable small town of Edinburgh, which had one of the lowest costs of living and median home prices of any place we ranked. Ranch, bungalow, and craftsman style homes are common. Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Timbergate Golf Course, while active retirees enjoy activities at the Aquatic Center. Local events like the Community Garage Sale and Craft Bazaar are a great way to meet new neighbors.
5. Danville
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 13.4 percent
- Number of doctors: 63
The small suburb of Danville comes in fifth on our list with a range of options for home buyers. Ranch, Colonial, craftsman and bungalow style homes are common. Retirees who love to read can check out a new book or attend an event at the Danville Public Library, while golf enthusiasts enjoy hitting the links at Twin Bridges Golf Club.
6. Franklin
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 14.8 percent
- Number of doctors: 103
Retirees looking for the perfect home in Franklin will find a range of housing options, including charming craftsman style homes, sprawling farmhouses, classic Colonials, and modest ranch style homes. Golf lovers can hit the links at The Legends Golf Club, while avid readers check out a new book at the Franklin Library Branch. Get to know new neighbors and enjoy local talent at community events like the annual Fall Festival.
7. Fortville
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 13.3 percent
- Median home price: $118,200
The charming small town of Fortville earns the seventh spot on our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs to retire with lovely craftsman, Tudor, bungalow, and ranch style homes for buyers. Nature loving retirees can enjoy peaceful picnics and strolls in the expansive Fortville Park, while avid readers grab a new book at the Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library. The Ten West Center for the Arts is a great place to see a live show and support young local talent.
8. Beech Grove
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 15.4 percent
- Cost of living: 85, compared to the Indianapolis average of 88
- Median home price: $95,000
Retirees searching for the perfect home in Beech Grove have a range of affordable options. Cozy cottages, charming craftsman style homes, and modest ranch style homes are common. Avid readers can check out a new book at the Beech Grove Public Library, while nature lovers enjoy a stroll along Lick Creek at Sarah T. Bolton Park. Community events at the Elton H. Geshwiler Senior Center are a great way to meet new neighbors.
9. Greenwood
Key Stats:
- Number of doctors: 149
- Total senior amenities: 237
Greenwood earns the ninth spot on our list with plenty of senior amenities to keep retirees entertained. Home buyers will find spacious craftsman, bungalow, and ranch style homes. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a game at Otte Golf & Family Fun Center, or Valle Vista, while avid readers check out a new book or attend an event at the Greenwood Public Library. Residents also enjoy convenient shopping and casual dining at the Greenwood Park Mall.
10. Whiteland
Key Stats:
- Median home price: $124,800
- Total senior amenities: 17
Whiteland rounds out our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs to retire, with plenty of charming craftsman style homes, classic Colonials, and modest ranch style houses for home buyers. Retirees who love to read can check out a new book or attend an event at the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Brach. Nature loving retirees can enjoy a picnic and stroll at nearby West Park.
Our Methodology
To create this list of the best Indianapolis suburbs to retire, we took a look at the following retirement friendly criteria:
- Doctors per capita
- Senior amenities per capita (volunteer opportunities, recreation centers, golf courses, restaurants, libraries, arts and entertainment, and retirement homes)
- Cost of living (the lower the better)
- Median home price (the lower the better)
- Percent of residents 65 and up
- Total Crimes per 100k
From there, we ranked each suburb in the above categories. Then, because some things are a little more important to retirees than others, we weighed the percent of residents 65 and up and total crimes per 100k so they made up 20 percent of our total score, while the rest of the categories made up 15 percent. We averaged these weighted scores into one overall score, with the lowest 10 scores going toward our top 10 suburbs for retirement. To see how other Indianapolis suburbs ranked, check out the table below: 
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