Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios
Florida is no longer the best place to retire, according to a new national ranking.
What's happening: U.S. News & World Report named Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the No. 1 place to retire for 2024.
The big picture: Pennsylvania dominated the ranking, landing seven spots in the top 10.
Zoom in: Just three Florida cities — Daytona Beach, Tampa and Sarasota — cracked the top 20, compared to eight last year.
- Daytona Beach was the only Florida city to hang on to a top-10 spot.
- Lakeland also made an appearance at No. 22.
What they're saying: Expensive housing and the increase of extreme weather risks make Florida less appealing for retirees, U.S. News & World Report finance expert Beverly Harzog tells Axios.
Yes, but: More people, including seniors, are moving to Florida and Tampa Bay.
The intrigue: Despite growing affordability concerns among seniors, New York City rose eight spots to No. 6 on this year's list.
- Access to quality health care and overall desirability make it a top pick for deep-pocketed seniors, Harzog says.
The other side: California continues to be one of the least desirable places to retire, mostly due to housing affordability.
The bottom line: Retirees want affordable housing, quality health care and tax-friendly policies for seniors.
Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Tampa Bay.
More Tampa Bay stories
No stories could be found
Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Tampa Bay.