Pittsburgh Named 14th Best Place to Retire

The City of Bridges was named the 14th best place to retire in 2025 by WalletHub, scoring a total of 55.62 points out of 100. 

“Pittsburgh has a unique way of making people feel at home,” Michelle Senko, president of the Realtors® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, shares. 

“It’s the kind of city where neighbors look out for one another. Residents have access to world-class healthcare and the opportunity to enjoy rich culture and big-city amenities without losing that small-town warmth. I believe it’s this sense of connection, along with our overall affordability, that keeps Pittsburgh such a beloved place to live and retire!” 

Out of the 182 cities analyzed, Pittsburgh ranked notably in two specific categories, contributing to its high overall ranking.  

The city ranked no. 19 in the health care category, which accounted for factors like the number of family medicine physicians, gerontologists, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, home-care facilities, top-rated geriatrics hospitals and more. The category also factored in life expectancy and the death rate for the population aged 65 and older. 

In the activities category, Pittsburgh ranked no. 23. Its significant rank highlights factors like the city’s number of recreation and senior centers, fishing facilities, golf courses, museums, theaters, art galleries, bingo halls and more. It also included the availability of adult volunteer activities and a measurement of recreation-friendliness. 

In comparison, five of the cities above Pittsburgh were located in Florida, including the no. 1 best place: Orlando, with a score of 62.63.