{"id":33228,"date":"2025-03-26T04:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=33228"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:14:59","slug":"buyer-best-55-plus-communities-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-best-55-plus-communities-in-pennsylvania\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the Best 55 Plus Communities in Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding where to retire can be one of the most significant financial decisions you make. Many seek the best 55-plus communities in the state of Pennsylvania, drawn by its affordability, distinct four seasons, and easy access to major East Coast cities<\/span>. There is no income tax for residents earning from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiplinger.com\/state-by-state-guide-taxes\/pennsylvania\">retirement, pension, or Social Security accounts<\/a>, making it a popular choice for budget-minded retirees.<\/p>\n<p>Many Pennsylvania retirees were drawn to the state&#8217;s affordable living, historic sites, and excellent healthcare. In this post, we\u2019ve researched some of the best 55+ communities in terms of lifestyle, location, affordability, and safety.<\/p>\n<p>To compile this list, we considered the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Location and amenities (proximity to beaches, golf courses, airports, and other points of interest)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Nearby access to quality healthcare<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Established and enforced age restrictions (55+)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ratings and reviews (55places.com and Google)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Living options available (floor plans, housing types, and price points)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Homebuyer interest (popularity)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Security and surrounding crime rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Get Expert Advice About Choosing a 55 Plus Community<\/h3>\n                        <p>When you&#8217;re ready to make a move to a 55+ community, partner with a top agent in the city where you&#8217;d like to live. With HomeLight&#8217;s free Agent Match platform, it takes just two minutes to match clients with the best real estate agents in the market, who will contact you and guide you through the process from start to finish. <\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/buyer?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Find Agent<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>What is a 55+ community?<\/h2>\n<p>A 55+ community is an age-restricted community that may not necessarily be exclusive to retirees. These developments require residents to be over the age of 18 and often require full-time residents to be over the age of 55. Younger visitors are welcome for certain portions of the year.<\/p>\n<p>55+ community members often enjoy convenient hobbies and amenities, including access to outdoor and fitness activities, social life infrastructure, and transportation to nearby places for shopping, entertainment, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>These communities are a popular choice for Americans making a move to retire, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-downsize-your-home-quickly\/\">downsizing<\/a> as they prepare for their golden years, or just simplifying their lives after reaching the age of 55. Housing options may include everything from single detached houses to duplex- or condominium-style units.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you finally decided you want to spend your golden years in the Keystone State. 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