Illinois 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

55+ communities in Illinois have many attractive qualities for active adults: national parks with hiking trails, dynamic entertainment options in the third most populous city in the U.S., and a topography ranging from beaches in the north to rolling hills in the south. Throughout its three distinct regions, Illinois is an affordable state that features warm summers and a variety of cultural and historical landmarks.

55+ communities in Illinois have many attractive qualities for active adults: national parks with hiking trails, dynamic entertainment options in the third most populous city in the U.S., and a topography ranging from beaches in the north to rolling hills in the south. Throughout its three distinct regions, Illinois is an affordable state that features warm summers and a variety of cultural and historical landmarks.

Illinois Climate & Geography

Illinois is generally divided into three geographic regions: Northern, Central, and Southern Illinois. The Northern and Central sections of Illinois have a humid continental climate featuring hot and humid summers and cold winters. The Southern section of the state has a humid subtropical climate with similar summers but more moderate winters. Snowfall is nearly double in the north than it is in Southern Illinois.

Similar to the climate, the geographic features of Illinois tend to differ throughout the state. Chicago and its suburbs make up a large portion of Northern Illinois, creating an urban and suburban area. The midsection is largely prairie, small towns, and medium-sized cities. It also heavily features corn and soybean fields. Southern Illinois has a more rugged terrain and different crops, including cotton.

Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment in Illinois

A large state with varying terrain, Illinois heavily features outdoor recreation. Starved Rock State Park, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the state, features a waterfall, campgrounds, and scenic views just west of Chicago. Shawnee National Forest in the Ozarks of Southern Illinois is a federally managed land with sandstone that is 320 million years old. It is also the most popular rock climbing destination in the state. Kankakee State Park, south of Chicago, is a 4,000-acre open land along the Kankakee River with hiking, biking, ad snowmobiling trails.

Besides outdoor recreation, Illinois has multiple cultural landmarks. Springfield, the state capital, acts as a shrine to Abraham Lincoln with the Lincoln Tomb and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The city of Chicago is also filled with landmarks including Millennium Park and the Chicago Botanical Gardens, as well as the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field Museum.

Illinois Cost of Living & Taxes

Illinois’ cost of living is slightly above the national average, and this is mainly because of transportation. Between the heavy traffic in Chicago and its suburbs and the distances between cities in Central and Southern Illinois, travel and commute times are high. All other indexes, including housing, groceries, utilities, and health care are below average. The exemption to this is housing costs in the Chicago metro area, which are a little bit above average.

Illinois does not tax Social Security or withdrawals from retirement tax. However, property taxes are the second highest in the country at 2.32 percent. There are some exemptions aimed at retirees, including the senior citizen homestead exemption.

Sales taxes are also high, with an average rate of 8.64 percent throughout the state. Unlike many other states, Illinois does tax groceries and medicine, although at a reduced rate of up to 2.25 percent.

Health Care in Illinois

Illinois scores well in the physical ranking of Gallup’s Well-Being Index.

Residents of 55+ communities in Illinois have many options for their health and wellness needs. There are several U.S. News nationally ranked hospitals in the state, with most of them located in the Chicago metro area. Those include Northwestern Memorial Hospital (No. 10 in the U.S.), University of Chicago Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, NorthShore University HealthSystem-Metro Chicago, Loyola University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and AMITA Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center. OSF Healthcare St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, in Central Illinois, is also nationally ranked.


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58 communities near Illinois

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Haverford Place

For Sale
  • Mid $300ks - Mid $400ks
  • 184 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2004 - 2009
  • 1 reviews
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Carillon at Heatherstone

For Sale
  • Low $100ks - Low $300ks
  • 173 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2003 - 2007
  • 1 reviews
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Regency at The Woods of South Barrington

For Sale
  • High $500ks - Mid $800ks
  • 156 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2005 - 2021
  • 13 reviews
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Liberty Green

For Sale
  • High $300ks - Low $500ks
  • 155 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2019 - 2022
  • No Reviews
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Avidor Evanston

For Rent
  • 152 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • No Reviews
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Everleigh Naperville

For Rent
  • 146 Homes
  • 62+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2018 - 2020
  • No Reviews
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Andaré at Glenloch

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - High $300ks
  • 143 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2017 - 2021
  • No Reviews
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Grand Reserve Algonquin

For Sale
  • Mid $300ks - Mid $400ks
  • 128 Homes (2 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 2005 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Timbers Edge Villas

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - High $200ks
  • 117 Homes
  • No Age Restrictions
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2002 - 2008
  • 1 reviews
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Andaré at Woodlore Estates

For Sale
  • Mid $300ks - Mid $400ks
  • 105 Homes (5 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2019 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Ashwood Crossing

For Sale
  • Low $400ks - Low $600ks
  • 103 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2017 - 2020
  • No Reviews
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Andaré at Talamore

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - Low $400ks
  • 102 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2012 - 2023
  • 2 reviews
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Old Mill Park

For Sale
  • High $300ks - Low $500ks
  • 100 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2019 - Present
  • No Reviews
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River Run Club

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - Low $300ks
  • 100 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1999 - 2002
  • No Reviews
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Somerset Farms

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - High $200ks
  • 96 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2006 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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Chatham Grove

For Sale
  • Low $200ks - Low $300ks
  • 96 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2000 - 2005
  • No Reviews
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Meadowridge Villas

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - High $300ks
  • 96 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2006 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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Riverbend

For Sale
  • High $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 92 Homes (3 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2019 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Andaré at Remington Pointe North

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - Low $400ks
  • 89 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2017 - 2023
  • No Reviews
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Trillium Farm

For Sale
  • High $300ks
  • 84 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2020 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Bradford Place Clubs

For Sale
  • Mid $100ks - Mid $200ks
  • 79 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2004 - 2005
  • No Reviews
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Forest Gate

For Sale
  • Low $900ks - Mid $1Ms
  • 78 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2000 - 2016
  • 1 reviews
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Heritage Club Villas - Tinley Park, IL

Heritage Club Villas

For Sale
  • High $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 76 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2001 - 2002
  • No Reviews
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Hampton Park - Naperville, IL

Hampton Park

For Sale
  • Low $400ks - Low $500ks
  • 62 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2005 - 2008
  • 1 reviews
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Forest Glen

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Low $300ks
  • 59 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2003 - 2008
  • No Reviews
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Park Place on the Green - Crest Hill, IL

Park Place on the Green

For Sale
  • High $100ks - High $200ks
  • 55 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1999 - 2004
  • No Reviews
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Wentworth of Kildeer

For Sale
  • Low $500ks - High $600ks
  • 55 Homes
  • Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2019 - 2023
  • No Reviews
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Victoria Park

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - Low $400ks
  • 52 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2004 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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$369,000

1056 Southern Hills Drive, Banning, CA

Meadow Ranch Community

  • 3 bed
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  • 3 bath
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  • 2320 SqFt
MLS CV23099287
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