7. Fort Myers, Florida
Population: 737,468
Share of population age 60-plus: 35 percent
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,461
Median monthly rent: $1,154
Over one third of the population of Fort Myers is aged sixty or more, so it is already a popular retirement location. Residents share that their happiness in Fort Myers has to do with not only the affordability of living in the city but also the wide range of activities available for retirees, including fishing or simply lounging at the beach. The median home price of a home in Fort Myers is $217,100.
