Retired in America

Your Guide to a Confident Retirement

  • Home
  • Personal finance
  • Retirement Life
  • Saving & Spending

10 Military Communities Where Vets Can Happily Retire

December 2, 2021 · Retirement Life
Photo by Bumble Dee from Shutterstock
  • San Antonio, TX – If you’re looking for a place that’s livelier, you’ll enjoy living in San Antonio (or commonly known as “Military City USA”). San Antonio has 15 VA facilities within 50 miles. There are currently 101,294 veterans living there, so it’s easy to understand why it’s such a great destination for retirees. Also, the Department of Defense has its largest medical center in San Antonio Military Medical Center, if you’re considering a place where you might need care.
  • San Diego, CA – Compared to Minneapolis, San Diego has a comfortable climate and beautiful white sand beaches that are eye-candy to any retiree who’s considering moving here. The military background you come from doesn’t matter, you’ll feel welcome here. It has 12 VA health facilities and ten military installations within 50 miles. Also, San Diego is a major military city, as it is the home of 89,257 veterans, but also 31,554 people who are on active duty.
  • Seattle, WA – If you’re looking to live in a city where there’s no personal income tax, you’ll love living in Washington. That’s why many military retirees come here. To be more specific, 30,861 veterans are currently living in Seattle. There are 11 VA health facilities, and Seattle is constantly ranking as a top location for job outlook and overall quality of life.
  • Tampa, FL – The Sunshine State is a retirement haven to anybody, anyway, because here you can enjoy the warm weather, beautiful beaches, lush golf courses and…NO STATE INCOME TAX! Even more, Florida is considered by many as the best state for military retirees. And in Tampa, you’ll find life extremely enjoyable. There’s no tax on military pension, and there are 19 VA facilities within 50 miles.
  • Virginia Beach, VA – Virginia Beach has extremely low crime rates, amazing schools, large availability of jobs, and a beautiful coastline. These are only a few reasons why military retirees love living here. There is a veteran population of 59,266 people, with five VA health facilities within 50 miles, and several military installations in the area.
Pages: 1 2 3

Share this article

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

Latest Posts

  • Older man in a blue sweater reviewing paperwork at a table with eyeglasses and a steaming mug nearby. 11 Things Retirees Wish Their Bank Had Told Them
  • Older adults dancing and sitting at tables in an outdoor courtyard with string lights during an evening concert. 9 Great Communities for Retirees Who Are Social Butterflies
  • A man stands in his kitchen looking down at an open laptop near a calendar and bills on the counter. 12 Warning Signs You'll Actually Need to Unretire Soon
  • Smiling older park guide handing a trail map to someone against a sunny mountain lake backdrop. 8 Charming Resort Towns Perfect for Retirees Who Enjoy Seasonal Work
  • An older couple stands inside a modern living room looking out a large sliding glass door toward a sunny desert neighborhood. 10 Biggest Reasons So Many Retirees Say They Regret Moving to Arizona
  • Senior man sitting in a wooden armchair on a stone patio holding a mug, overlooking a desert landscape with mountains. 10 Underrated Southwest Towns Where You Can Retire on $1,500 or Less a Month
  • Older couple standing on a screened patio looking at a lake under storm clouds, with bills on a table in front. 8 Reasons You Don’t Want to Retire in Florida, According to Floridians
  • Older man writing with a pencil and woman reviewing an IRS Schedule A tax form at a wooden table with a calculator. What the 2026 Senior Tax Deduction Means for Retirees
  • A man sits at a wooden table in a sunlit kitchen, looking down intently at a financial document. Who Benefits From Trump’s 401(k) Plan (and Who Won’t)
  • A senior man sitting at a wooden table examines an investment portfolio document next to a notebook and coffee mug. 4 Boring Moves To Do Now to Add Hundreds to Your Social Security Check

Newsletter

Get retirement planning tips, savings strategies, and lifestyle insights delivered to your inbox.

Related Articles

15 Planning Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Retirement

Not Realizing How Much You Need for Retirement If retirement is just around the corner,…

Read More →

Live a Great Retirement Life in These 12 Small Towns

Charlottesville, Va. Population: 46,487 Share of population 65+: 10.4% Living costs for retirees: 0.2% below the national average…

Read More →
A man in his 60s working in his sunlit woodshop, representing the active and purposeful nature of unretiring.

8 Honest Reasons Why Some Retirees Are Going Back to Work in 2026

Discover the real motivations driving the unretiring trend in the USA, from outpacing inflation and…

Read More →

Are Your Retirement Savings Safe? 6 Surprises That May Derail Your Retirement Plans!

Caregiving for an aging family member In many households, people may need to take care…

Read More →

25 Smartphone Accessibility Settings You’re Not Using (But Should)

Thanks to smartphones, it is much easier for us to communicate with others and complete…

Read More →

14 Retirement Cities With Awful Weather

 Grand Forks, North Dakota – Grand Forks in North Dakota has its fair share of…

Read More →

22 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From a Possible Recession

Keep Making Contributions to Your Retirement Accounts If you’re preparing for retirement, don’t let a…

Read More →
A warm gouache illustration of an adobe home among scenic Southwest red-rock mountains and desert flora under a vast sunset sky.

9 Retirement Towns in the Southwest That Are Gaining Popularity as Arizona Gets Pricier

Discover nine affordable Southwest retirement towns offering beautiful scenery, lower costs, and tax benefits as…

Read More →

Are You a Baby Boomer? Here’s How You Can Catch up on Retirement Savings

Have a Picture of the Retirement You Want Speaking of motivation, having a clear picture…

Read More →
Retired in America

Your Guide to a Confident Retirement

Inedit Agency S.R.L.
Bucharest, Romania

contact@retiredinamerica.com

Trust & Legal

About Us

Editorial Policy

Advertiser Disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Disclaimer

Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Subscribe

Unsubscribe

Categories

  • Personal finance
  • Retirement Life
  • Saving & Spending

© 2026 Retired in America. All rights reserved.