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9 Most Livable Cities for Wealthy Retirees in the Midwest

May 26, 2025

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For an active lifestyle in retirement — one that allows for scenic hikes and walks, plenty of culture to partake in and stunning views in nature — wealthy retirees may consider relocating to the Midwest.

Of the top 100 places to live in the United States ranked by Livability, 30 cities are based in the Midwestern region. GOBankingRates pulled eight cities as recommendations for rich retirees. Each city has a high livability score and a median home value of $350,000 or more.

Keep reading for the nine most livable Midwestern cities for retirees.

Carmel, Indiana

LivScore: 872
Population: 105,606
Median home value: $448,943

Naperville, Illinois

LivScore: 841
Population: 148,437
Median home value: $473,285

Overland Park, Kansas

LivScore: 831
Population: 203,491
Median home value: $386,658

Troy, Michigan

LivScore: 829
Population: 87,452
Median home value: $385,318

Evanston, Illinois

LivScore: 759
Population: 76,111
Median home value: $420,22

Bloomington, Minnesota

LivScore: 755
Population: 89,051
Median home value: $350,986

Ann Arbor, Michigan

LivScore: 715
Population: 122,616
Median home value: $430,301

Madison, Wisconsin

LivScore: 700
Population: 278,984
Median home value: $361,084

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

LivScore: 685
Population: 430,779
Median home value: $361,884

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9 Most Livable Cities for Wealthy Retirees in the Midwest

Commitment to Our Readers

Carmel, Indiana

Naperville, Illinois

Overland Park, Kansas

Troy, Michigan

Evanston, Illinois

Bloomington, Minnesota

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Madison, Wisconsin

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Carmel, Indiana

Naperville, Illinois

Overland Park, Kansas

Troy, Michigan

Evanston, Illinois

Bloomington, Minnesota

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Madison, Wisconsin

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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