This Florida city is now America’s No. 2 retirement hotspot, study claims

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to retire for 2027, looking at hundreds of places across America.

And it turns out that one Florida city managed to come in at No. 2.

Researchers said they used factors like cost of living, crime rates, weather temperateness, taxes, health care and senior populations to determine which cities came out on top this time around.

After tallying the results, three cities from the Sunshine State placed in the top 25:

• No. 2 — Homosassa Springs
• No. 10 — Palm Coast
• No. 16 — Spring Hill

Homosassa Springs ranked particularly high thanks to its median monthly rent of only $864, with lower median home values and a high share of seniors.

“Homosassa Springs takes top marks in retiree taxes (No. 3), crime (No. 7), senior population/migration (No. 12) and affordability (No. 94). With a population of about 15,000, it’s also the smallest location on the list of 25 Best Places to Retire in 2027.

This outdoorsy community, situated to the north of Spring Hill (No. 16 on this list), is just steps from natural springs, wildlife trails and a range of water-themed activities along Florida’s Gulf Coast.”

U.S. News & World Report, “The 25 Best Places to Retire in 2027”

Meanwhile, the rest of the ranking is as follows: