WYLT Rankings · 2026
Best neighborhoods for retirees
in Pennsylvania
Ranked by safety, affordability, and livability — neighborhoods with low crime and manageable costs.
#1 Pick for Retirees in Pennsylvania
Lawrence County Historical Society New Castle, Lawrence County Historical Society New Castle — Good for now
Lawrence County Historical Society New Castle
Good for nowLawrence County Historical Society New Castle, PA
Price
$210K
Schools
5/10
Walk
41/100
Travis Park New Castle
Good for nowTravis Park New Castle, PA
Price
$230K
Schools
3/10
Walk
41/100
Philadelphia
Settle herePhiladelphia, PA
Price
$250K
Schools
7/10
Walk
69/100
Chambersburg
Good for nowChambersburg, PA
Price
$245K
Walk
22/100
Philadelphia
Think twicePhiladelphia, PA
Price
$253K
Schools
6.7/10
Walk
87/100
Downtown Allentown
Good for nowDowntown Allentown, PA
Price
$280K
Walk
84/100
Union New Castle
Good for nowUnion New Castle, PA
Price
$140K
Walk
41/100
Philadelphia
Good for nowPhiladelphia, PA
Price
$537K
Schools
6.8/10
Walk
94/100
Shillington
Good for nowShillington, PA
Price
$420K
Schools
5/10
Walk
18/100
Hershey
Settle hereHershey, PA
Price
$340K
Walk
12/100
Clarks Summit
Good for nowClarks Summit, PA
Price
$340K
Walk
9/100
Pittsburgh
Think twicePittsburgh, PA
Price
$404K
Schools
6.3/10
Walk
76/100
Lake Ariel
Settle hereLake Ariel, PA
Price
$280K
York
Good for nowYork, PA
Price
$76K
Schools
6.4/10
Walk
51/100
Pittsburgh
Good for nowPittsburgh, PA
Price
$473K
Schools
6/10
Walk
77/100
Lansdale
Settle hereLansdale, PA
Price
$375K
Schools
6.3/10
Walk
36/100
Philadelphia
Good for nowPhiladelphia, PA
Price
$509K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
78/100
Philadelphia
Good for nowPhiladelphia, PA
Price
$475K
Schools
6.8/10
Walk
74/100
Chester
Think twiceChester, PA
Price
$80K
Schools
6.1/10
Walk
46/100
Wilkes-Barre
Good for nowWilkes-Barre, PA
Price
$223K
Schools
5.7/10
Walk
55/100
Murrysville
Good for nowMurrysville, PA
Price
$425K
Gilbertsville
Settle hereGilbertsville, PA
Price
$430K
Philadelphia
Good for nowPhiladelphia, PA
Price
$300K
Schools
6.8/10
Walk
56/100
Philadelphia
Think twicePhiladelphia, PA
Price
$440K
Schools
6.8/10
Walk
62/100
Sewickley
Settle hereSewickley, PA
Price
$550K