The Most Popular Active Adult Communities

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to unveil the top active adult communities across the United States. These standout retirement destinations have earned their enviable reputations through resident satisfaction and exceptional lifestyle offerings.

The 25 communities highlighted below are the most-viewed on 55places.com, representing the neighborhoods that have consistently captured national attention. They appear again and again in searches, discussions, and decision-making journeys. Countless retirees have strolled their streets, toured their models, and chosen to call these places home.

Reading about these communities is inspiring, but nothing compares to experiencing them firsthand: exploring floor plans, soaking in the atmosphere, and discovering which priorities resonate most with you, whether it’s golf, arts, fitness, or another passion. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the 25 most-viewed active adult communities of the year.

1. On Top of the World – Ocala, FL

Low $100ks – High $600ks

On Top of the World in Ocala is about six miles west of I-75, making it easy to reach while still feeling tucked away. With plans for 10,000 homes, it’s one of Florida’s largest 55+ communities. You’ll find attached villas starting at around 1,000 square feet and single-family homes pushing past 3,000 square feet, with 100+ floor plans across seven collections.

The amenities list reads like a resort: three golf courses, clubhouses, fitness centers, pools, and pickleball. Circle Square Commons serves as the social center. It hosts concerts at its 830-seat theater and offers everything from a farmers market to live music. And with 175+ clubs, there’s always something exciting going on.

2. Sun City Hilton Head – Bluffton, SC

Mid $200ks – High $2Ms

South Carolina’s largest age-restricted community, Sun City Hilton Head, covers the lowcountry where marshes meet old-growth oaks and pines. Housing ranges from 1,000-square-foot townhomes to 4,000-square-foot single-family homes, with the exclusive Riverbend neighborhood offering custom builds on oversized waterfront lots.

A 45-acre Village Center designed like a Southern town square anchors the amenities. Fitness centers, pools, a 540-seat performing arts center, and three 18-hole golf courses provide plenty of recreation. Lake Somerset offers catch-and-release fishing, and miles of trails wind through the property. Three restaurants and over 200 clubs mean that there’s no shortage of ways to keep busy.

3. Laguna Woods Village – Laguna Woods, CA

High $200ks – High $1Ms

Laguna Woods Village is the West Coast’s largest 55+ golf course community with 12,736 homes and three neighborhoods. It offers over 90 floor plans ranging from 675-square-foot condos to nearly 2,600-square-foot single-family homes, plus co-ops and high-rise units in The Towers. Also, Laguna Woods Village is just ten minutes from the beach.

You’ll see seven clubhouses, a performing arts center, and fitness centers here. On top of all that, there are 36 holes of golf (including a 27-hole championship course), five pools, tennis courts, and an equestrian center. A free private bus system connects it all, and with over 250 clubs, your social calendars can stay full.

4. Latitude Margaritaville – Daytona Beach, FL

High $300ks – Mid $900ks

Inspired by the legendary Jimmy Buffett lifestyle, Latitude Margaritaville blends resort-style amenities with a welcoming, social atmosphere. From the Town Square’s live music and entertainment to the state-of-the-art Fins Up! Fitness Center and the resort-style Paradise Pool, every day brings opportunities for fun and relaxation. Residents can also enjoy tennis, pickleball, bocce, arts and crafts, and private beachfront access.

Homebuyers will find thoughtfully designed homes that suit a variety of lifestyles, all featuring energy-efficient designs, modern floor plans, and attached garages. With a prime Daytona Beach location just minutes from shopping, dining, golf, and local attractions, Latitude Margaritaville offers active leisure and convenient living.

5. Renaissance at Manchester – Manchester, NJ

Mid $300ks – High $600ks

Located on Route 70 in Ocean County, Renaissance at Manchester is halfway between Philadelphia and New York City. It features 1,900 single-family resale homes with 11 floor plans ranging from 1,522 to 2,256 square feet. Many of these luxury homes overlook the 18-hole, par-63 golf course. 

A 30,000-square-foot clubhouse holds a fitness center, an indoor pool, a computer lab, a ballroom, and studios for arts, crafts, and woodworking. Outdoors, there’s a pool with a spa, basketball and tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, plus RV parking. There’s even an onsite deli. Renaissance at Manchester’s social clubs range from golf and softball to book clubs, martial arts, and cooking.

6. Holiday City at Berkeley – Toms River, NJ

Mid $300ks – High $600ks

Geared for downsizing and comfort, this established master-planned 55+ community has over 10,000 homes. Its single-family homes range from 757 to 1,852 square feet, with over 20 floor plans, typically featuring two bedrooms and a one- or two-car garage. Located in Toms River in Ocean County, Holiday City at Berkeley is a short drive from Jersey beach towns.

Each subcommunity has its own clubhouse with pools, hobby rooms, and communal kitchens. Tennis courts, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, and bocce ball are offered at each of those welcoming clubhouses. A community bus connects all six of them — activities range from yoga and Zumba to camera club, fishing, and bingo.

7. The Villages – The Villages, FL

Below $100k – Low $3Ms

Central Florida’s largest active adult property, The Villages, has over 70,000 homes with 100 floor plans ranging from 1,157 to 4,705 square feet. You’ll find homes in an incredible selection of price points. 

The infrastructure includes over 35 recreation centers, 100+ outdoor pools, and 41 executive golf courses. Three town squares host free nightly entertainment year-round alongside shops, restaurants, and theaters. Regional centers feature fitness facilities, craft studios, pools, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce. With roughly 3,000 clubs plus annual Camp Villages for grandkids, the weekly 50-page activity newsletter barely scratches the surface.

8. Solivita – Kissimmee, FL

High $100ks – High $600ks

Solivita is prime 55+ real estate for Florida theme park fans, as it’s just 30 minutes outside of Orlando. Covering 4,300 acres in Kissimmee, this community is surrounded by lakes and features 5,900 homes ranging from 891 to 2,545 square feet.

Eight amenity complexes include the 32,000-square-foot Riviera Spa with an indoor track and pool, the Palms fitness center, Waterfront Galleries art studios, and Starlite Ballroom. The semi-private Stonegate Golf Club has two championship courses, and Freedom Park offers softball fields and a dog park. Also, there are three restaurants onsite and over 150 clubs, ranging from pottery to ballroom dancing.

9. Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head – Hardeeville, SC

High $300ks – High $900ks

This next Jimmy Buffett-inspired community sits in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, thirty minutes from Hilton Head’s beaches. This exciting new community will feature more than 3,000 attached and single-family homes alongside resort-style amenities designed to make every day feel like a vacation.

The golf-cart-accessible Town Center has a fitness center with an indoor pool, the Last Mango Theater, the Workin’ ‘N’ Playin’ Center with a pet spa and a workshop space, plus the Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant. Also, a pool with beach entry, cabanas, tiki huts, and tennis and pickleball courts fill the outdoor space.

10. Oak Run – Ocala, FL

Mid $100ks – Mid $400ks

Ocala’s southwest corridor off Highway 200 is home to Oak Run, 30 miles from the Gulf Coast and 90 minutes from Orlando and Tampa. Decca finished 3,509 homes here in 2007. This builder’s single-family home floor plans range from 1,112 to 2,275 square feet, while the ranch duplexes run 1,049 to 1,489 square feet.

Five clubhouses dot the property: the Palm Grove Club with a fitness center and pool, the Island Club with three specialty pools, the Aqua Sports Club with an indoor heated pool, and the Orchid Club with a ballroom, arts studios, and library. Royal Oaks Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course. Also, over 100 other activities keep residents busy, whether they love to golf or prefer pursuing other passions.

11. Stone Creek – Ocala, FL

Mid $200ks – High $700ks

A gated community built by Del Webb and Pulte, Stone Creek is also 30 miles from the Gulf and 90 minutes from Orlando’s theme parks. Started in 2006 with plans for 3,800 homes, this community offers Twin Villas (1,548 to 1,709 square feet) and single-family homes (1,133 to 2,634 square feet).

Residents enjoy the Reflection Bay complex, featuring the Reunion Center for events and clubs, a large ballroom, billiards and card rooms, and a craft studio. The Elan Spa & Resort Pool offers indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, aerobics and dance studios, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Outdoor recreation is abundant with tennis, pickleball, bocce, horseshoes, walking and biking trails, a catch-and-release fishing lake, and an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Terry Doss.

12. Sun City Huntley – Huntley, IL

Mid $200ks – High $600ks

Heading to Illinois, northwest of Chicago, Sun City Huntley features 5,489 homes completed in 2013 by Del Webb. There are about 55 floor plans, including single-family models (1,130 to 3,000+ square feet), attached ranch townhomes (1,014 to 1,599 square feet), clubhome duplexes, and condo options in the four-story Arcadia building with an elevator. 

The 94,000-square-foot Prairie Lodge holds fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, a ballroom, and craft studios. Meadow View Lodge adds more amenities. Whisper Creek Golf Course was designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash, and Wildflower Park offers miles of trails around a 19-acre fishing lake. There are also three dining venues and 80+ clubs for Sun City Huntley homeowners.

13. Leisure Village West – Manchester, NJ

Prices Starting in the Mid $100ks

An established gated golf course community in Manchester, Leisure Village West has 2,692 homes and over 20 floor plans ranging from 737 to 2,013 square feet. All of these well-built homes include one or two bedrooms and garages or nearby parking.

Spanning 825 acres, this established community offers three well-appointed clubhouses and over 50 clubs. Residents can take advantage of amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce and shuffleboard, arts and crafts studios, performance theaters, billiards, and scenic walking and biking trails. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the two 9-hole courses. Also, gardeners can enjoy the climate-controlled greenhouse.

14. Sun City – Sun City, AZ

Below $100k – High $800ks

The nation’s first 55+ community, Sun City now has over 28,000 homes. Its single-family homes average 946 to 2,137 square feet with two to three bedrooms, while the attached garden condos, duplexes, quads, and villas range from under 1,000 to 2,000+ square feet.

There are seven recreation centers here, with fitness facilities, pools, racquetball courts, woodworking shops, and restaurants. And if you’re a golfer, Sun City’s eight golf courses give its lucky residents one of the highest golf-hole-per-capita rates in the country. Beyond golf, you’ll find miles of trails, pickleball and tennis courts, softball fields, and fishing lakes. Also, two libraries, a performing arts theater, and an on-site hospital round out the offerings.

15. Sun City Center – Sun City Center, FL

Below $100k – High $500ks

Near Tampa, Sun City Center began in 1961 with Del Webb and has grown into a self-contained village with over 11,000 homeowners. The housing options range from duplexes and condos to single-family homes, with Minto’s current collections offering 1,503 to 3,086 square feet. 

Three amenity campuses serve the community. Central Campus features fitness centers, indoor pools, a walking track, and arts studios. South Campus boasts a 10,000-square-foot auditorium, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and two dog parks. West Campus offers garden plots and RV storage. And there’s much more: eight golf courses with 162 holes to play and nearly 200 clubs for residents to enjoy.

16. Del Webb at Cane Bay – Summerville, SC

Low $300ks – Mid $500ks

Just 25 miles northwest of Charleston, Del Webb at Cane Bay spans 360 acres, including preserved wetlands and carefully landscaped grounds. Del Webb finished just over 1,000 single-family homes here in 2017. There are six home collections and over 20 floor plans ranging from 1,109 to 3,400 square feet with one to four bedrooms.

The 20,000-square-foot Resort clubhouse features a fitness center, an indoor pool, hobby studios, a ballroom, and a sundeck. An outdoor pool, a fishing lake, a dog park, and tennis and pickleball courts are also part of the community’s lifestyle. Around 100 clubs meet regularly at Del Webb at Cane Bay, including scrapbooking, golf, line dancing, and photography.

17. Fairfield Glade – Crossville, TN

Below $100k – Low $1Ms

About 90 minutes from Nashville and Chattanooga, Fairfield Glade in Crossville has 4,000 new and resale homes and a wide range of price points. The options include Willshire Heights condos (938 square feet), Lakeshore Terrace townhomes (1,252 to 1,729 square feet), and single-family homes ranging from 1,389 to 3,041 square feet with two or three bedrooms. 

The Fairfield Glade Community Center has a gymnasium, a swimming pool, whirlpool spas, a sauna, a Trackman Golf Simulator, and meeting rooms. Residents can play on five golf courses. There are also eleven fishing lakes, two marinas, boat launches, outdoor pools, and pickleball courts. This community is like a small town; it has its own churches, a mall, a medical center, and restaurants.

18. Sun City Lincoln Hills – Lincoln, CA

Low $400ks – Mid $1Ms

Sun City Lincoln Hills is northeast of Sacramento in Lincoln with 6,783 resale homes completed by Del Webb in 2008. This 55+ community’s attached homes are two-story buildings that range from 917 to 1,519 square feet and have one to two bedrooms. The single-family options range from 901 to 3,068 square feet and have one to four bedrooms. 

The appealing Orchard Creek Lodge features indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, an indoor walking track, and a 15,000-square-foot ballroom. Kilaga Springs Lodge adds more pools, fitness facilities, a spa, and the lovely Kilaga Springs Cafe and Meridians Restaurant. Sun City Lincoln Hills also has two championship 18-hole courses and 27 miles of trails across its rolling hills.

19. PebbleCreek – Goodyear, AZ

High $300ks – Mid $1Ms

Between Phoenix, the White Tank Mountains, and Estrella Mountain Park, PebbleCreek offers 6,100 new and resale homes. Its Villa Home Series attached homes run 1,404 to 1,903 square feet with two bedrooms, while the single-family ranch homes range from 1,619 to 3,079 square feet with two to five bedrooms. 

The Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse has a ballroom, an auditorium, a fitness center, a restaurant, and a Creative Arts Center with hobby studios. Tuscany Country Club adds a 332-seat performing arts center, a full-service restaurant and bar, billiards, and the Sports & Aquatics Complex. The Oasis Pool offers another gathering spot, and its two championship courses—Eagle’s Nest (6,790 yards) and Tuscany Falls (6,640 yards)—are a golfer’s delight.

20. Leisure World Seal Beach – Seal Beach, CA

Low $200ks – Mid $700ks

One of Southern California’s first active adult communities, Leisure World Seal Beach in Orange County, is an established, gated 55+ property. With a unique approach, it was completed with 6,608 co-op units and condos divided into 17 neighborhoods called Mutuals. Perfect for Cali downsizing, it has ten floor plans ranging from 550 to 1,540 square feet.

Leisure World Seal Beach has six clubhouses with meeting rooms, lounges, fitness centers, outdoor pools, and spas. There are also five artisan workshops for activities such as ceramics, woodworking, and arts and crafts. A nine-hole golf course with driving ranges, a lawn bowling green, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, gardening plots, and a 2,500-seat amphitheater fill the outdoor space. The community also includes an onsite health center, a post office, free shuttle service, and over 200 clubs that keep residents connected.

21. Concordia – Haines Port, NJ

Mid $200ks – High $500ks

About 13 miles east of Princeton, this gated community in Monroe features 1,757 homes. Concordia’s condos range from 950 to 1,650 square feet, and its attached townhomes and ranch homes span 1,058 to 1,600 square feet. It also offers single-family ranch models sized from 1,500 to 1,700 square feet.

Club Concordia is home to activity rooms, a fitness center, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a spa. Outside, there’s a pool, lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and bocce ball. The 18-hole Concordia Golf Course winds 6,200 yards through the property, and has its own pro shop and cafe. Within walking distance, residents have access to the private Concordia Shopping Center. You’ll also be pleased to know that there’s a full-time activities director who organizes clubs and classes year-round.

22. Sun City Summerlin – Las Vegas, NV

High $200ks – High $1Ms

Nestled within the Spring Mountain Range at a 3,000-feet elevation, Sun City Summerlin is part of the larger Summerlin master-planned community in Las Vegas. Del Webb built 7,779 homes here from 1989 to 1999, including 18 attached models (1,003 to 1,757 square feet) and 24 single-family floor plans (1,086 to 2,895 square feet).

Four clubhouses grace this luxury desert property. Mountain Shadows features mini golf and tennis, while the Desert Vista houses a grand ballroom and fitness center. Sun Shadows contains an Olympic-size indoor pool, and Pinnacle has the 312-seat Starbright Theatre. Residents enjoy reduced-fee memberships for three on-site golf courses and access to more than 80 clubs.

23. Sun City Carolina Lakes – Bluffton, SC

Mid $300ks – Low $900ks

Near Charlotte in the unincorporated community of Indian Land, Sun City Carolina Lakes covers 1,512 acres of awe-inspiring hills and forests. Del Webb finished 3,160 homes here in 2016, including single-family homes (1,103 to 2,637 square feet), villa townhomes (1,090 to 1,455 square feet), and carriage homes (1,554 to 2,044 square feet).

The Lake House clubhouse has a modern fitness center, an indoor pool and spa, an indoor track, a ballroom, a cafe, and a demonstration kitchen. Residents also enjoy clay tennis courts, pickleball, pools, and a community garden. The newest clubhouse, the Lodge, adds another ballroom and pool. Finally, there’s an 18-hole course that offers resident memberships, ten scenic lakes, and trails.

24. Westlake Golf and Country Club – West Lake Township, NJ

Low $400ks – High $600ks

A gated community in Jackson, Westlake Golf and Country Club was completed in 2006 with over 1,400 luxury single-family homes ranging from 1,800 to 3,500 square feet. Options include single-level ranch homes and two-story designs with lofts, most with two to three bedrooms and garages.

The luxurious clubhouse has a well-equipped fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, and hobby rooms. Tennis, bocce ball, and volleyball courts are outside, along with the 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Arthur Hills. Westlake’s special-interest club categories include bird watching, gardening, dancing, painting, bowling, and computers, all coordinated by a full-time activities director.

25. Robson Ranch Arizona – Eloy, AZ

Low $200ks – High $700ks

In Eloy, between Phoenix and Tucson, Robson Ranch Arizona launched in 2005 with plans for 4,600 homes; new and resale options are available. The Villa Home Series has eight attached floor plans ranging from 1,286 to 1,694 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, while single-family homes range from 1,236 to 2,665 square feet, with two to four bedrooms.

The clubhouse includes a fitness center, an indoor lap pool, and hobby rooms. The creative arts center has art studios, a sewing room, a woodworking shop, and a gallery. Outside, you’ll find a pool with a whirlpool spa, pickleball courts, tennis courts, a softball field, and bocce ball. The 18-hole golf course challenges all skill levels, and Robson Ranch Grill serves Southwestern-inspired dishes.  

Finding Your New Home

Popularity is just one step on the journey to finding your perfect community. What matters most to you? Golf, arts, fitness, or staying near family? Budget also shapes every decision. And remember to factor in HOA fees and property taxes, not just home prices.

We suggest touring the communities that catch your eye. Immerse yourself in comparing floor plans, walking through the clubhouses, and visiting the golf courses. Picture yourself living there. The more time you spend onsite getting a feel for the community atmosphere, the clearer your decision will become. Visit 55places.com to explore these popular active adult communities and connect with a trusted real estate expert to find your perfect match.