Study ranks Flower Mound one of the best cities to retire in 2026

Retired couple walking on a bridge
Retired couple walking on a bridge Photo credit Getty Images

Most of us are just waiting for that sweet release that retirement brings.

Thankfully for North Texans, when that day finally arrives, you won’t have to travel very far to have the best experience retirement has to offer.

In a new study from U.S. News and World Report, Flower Mound was recently named one of the best places to retire in in 2025.

Flower Mound ranked 37th of 250 U.S. cities, which, according to CultureMap Dallas, were analyzed across six indexes: Quality of life for individuals reaching retirement age; value (housing affordability and cost of living); health care quality; tax-friendliness for retirees; senior population and migration rates; and the strength of each city's job market.

Midland, Michigan was named the best city to retire in 2026.

The Woodlands was the highest ranked city in Texas, appearing at No. 4 overall.

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