The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Washington

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 151 towns of 500–10,000 people in Washington. #1 is Fox Island, WA.

1. 25Meadow Glade, Washington

   Better for retirees than 81% of Washington towns

   Meadow Glade is a community of 2,758 people in Clark County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 91% of Washington towns and better for families than 80% of Washington towns.

   2,758 people · Clark County · median home $650,300 · income $129,427 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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2. 24Rosedale, Washington

   Better for retirees than 83% of Washington towns

   Rosedale is a community of 4,357 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 95% of Washington towns and more seaside character than 95% of Washington towns.

   4,357 people · Pierce County · median home $887,600 · income $158,800 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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3. 23Clyde Hill, Washington

   Better for retirees than 84% of Washington towns

   Clyde Hill is a city of 3,126 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks better for families than 100% of Washington towns and more upscale than 100% of Washington towns.

   3,126 people · King County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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4. 22Canterwood, Washington

   Better for retirees than 85% of Washington towns

   Canterwood is a community of 3,572 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 89% of Washington towns and better for first-time buyers than 82% of Washington towns.

   3,572 people · Pierce County · median home $892,400 · income $159,808 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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5. 21Port Hadlock-Irondale, Washington

   Better for retirees than 85% of Washington towns

   Port Hadlock-Irondale is a community of 3,983 people in Jefferson County, Washington. It also ranks more seaside character than 90% of Washington towns and hipper than 84% of Washington towns.

   3,983 people · Jefferson County · median home $351,600 · income $83,548 · Jan low 38°F · 1 in snow

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6. 20Goldendale, Washington

   Better for retirees than 86% of Washington towns

   Goldendale is a city of 3,453 people in Klickitat County, Washington. It also ranks quieter than 81% of Washington towns and better for first-time buyers than 81% of Washington towns.

   3,453 people · Klickitat County · median home $199,300 · income $39,783 · Jan low 24°F · 27 in snow

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7. 19Chelan, Washington

   Better for retirees than 86% of Washington towns

   Chelan is a city of 4,222 people in Chelan County, Washington. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Washington towns and better for young professionals than 76% of Washington towns.

   4,222 people · Chelan County · median home $518,000 · income $82,637 · Jan low 22°F · 21 in snow

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8. 18Ocean Shores, Washington

   Better for retirees than 86% of Washington towns

   

   Ocean Shores is a city of 6,715 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It also ranks better for cycling than 100% of Washington towns and better for a vacation home than 93% of Washington towns.

   6,715 people · Grays Harbor County · median home $383,500 · income $58,202 · Jan low 38°F · 0 in snow

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9. 17Sequim, Washington

   Better for retirees than 87% of Washington towns

   Sequim is a city of 8,024 people in Clallam County, Washington. It also ranks hipper than 91% of Washington towns and better for a vacation home than 82% of Washington towns.

   8,024 people · Clallam County · median home $408,700 · income $59,707 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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10. 16High Bridge, Washington

    Better for retirees than 89% of Washington towns

    High Bridge is a community of 3,140 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks better for families than 97% of Washington towns and more upscale than 92% of Washington towns.

    3,140 people · Snohomish County · median home $963,700 · income $167,337 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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11. 15Longbranch, Washington

    Better for retirees than 89% of Washington towns

    Longbranch is a community of 4,141 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Washington towns and quieter than 97% of Washington towns.

    4,141 people · Pierce County · median home $396,000 · income $95,768 · Jan low 36°F · 2 in snow

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12. 14Sudden Valley, Washington

    Better for retirees than 89% of Washington towns

    Sudden Valley is a community of 6,354 people in Whatcom County, Washington. It also ranks better for families than 91% of Washington towns and better for cycling than 89% of Washington towns.

    6,354 people · Whatcom County · median home $489,200 · income $100,930 · Jan low 35°F · 3 in snow

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13. 13Mirrormont, Washington

    Better for retirees than 90% of Washington towns

    Mirrormont is a community of 3,858 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 95% of Washington towns and better for families than 93% of Washington towns.

    3,858 people · King County · median home $973,900 · income $181,842 · Jan low 33°F · 4 in snow

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14. 12Maplewood, Washington

    Better for retirees than 90% of Washington towns

    Maplewood is a community of 5,469 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 91% of Washington towns and better for families than 87% of Washington towns.

    5,469 people · Pierce County · median home $708,300 · income $135,943 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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15. 11Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Washington

    Better for retirees than 91% of Washington towns

    Clarkston Heights-Vineland is a community of 7,275 people in Asotin County, Washington. It also ranks quieter than 84% of Washington towns.

    7,275 people · Asotin County · median home $385,900 · income $101,286 · Jan low 30°F · 13 in snow

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16. 10Geneva, Washington

    Better for retirees than 92% of Washington towns

    Geneva is a community of 2,652 people in Whatcom County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 96% of Washington towns and more upscale than 88% of Washington towns.

    2,652 people · Whatcom County · median home $801,100 · income $142,188 · Jan low 35°F · 3 in snow

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17. 9Sunnyslope, Washington

    Better for retirees than 92% of Washington towns

    Sunnyslope is a community of 4,041 people in Chelan County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 85% of Washington towns and better for families than 83% of Washington towns.

    4,041 people · Chelan County · median home $714,200 · income $135,769 · Jan low 26°F · 17 in snow

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18. 8Kingston, Washington

    Better for retirees than 93% of Washington towns

    Kingston is a community of 2,515 people in Kitsap County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 95% of Washington towns and more seaside character than 89% of Washington towns.

    2,515 people · Kitsap County · median home $585,300 · income $90,625 · Jan low 37°F · 3 in snow

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19. 7Hansville, Washington

    Better for retirees than 93% of Washington towns

    Hansville is a community of 3,410 people in Kitsap County, Washington. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Washington towns and more seaside character than 88% of Washington towns.

    3,410 people · Kitsap County · median home $597,000 · income $92,426 · Jan low 37°F · 2 in snow

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20. 6Big Lake, Washington

    Better for retirees than 94% of Washington towns

    Big Lake is a community of 2,980 people in Skagit County, Washington. It also ranks quieter than 90% of Washington towns and better for a vacation home than 89% of Washington towns.

    2,980 people · Skagit County · median home $666,400 · income $109,286 · Jan low 35°F · 6 in snow

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21. 5Port Ludlow, Washington

    Better for retirees than 96% of Washington towns

    Port Ludlow is a community of 2,959 people in Jefferson County, Washington. It also ranks quieter than 100% of Washington towns and better for a vacation home than 88% of Washington towns.

    2,959 people · Jefferson County · median home $635,600 · income $96,103 · Jan low 38°F · 2 in snow

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22. 4Colville, Washington

    Better for retirees than 96% of Washington towns

    Colville is a city of 4,917 people in Stevens County, Washington. It also ranks hipper than 97% of Washington towns and better for first-time buyers than 93% of Washington towns.

    4,917 people · Stevens County · median home $281,500 · income $56,558 · Jan low 23°F · 43 in snow

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23. 3Colfax, Washington

    Better for retirees than 97% of Washington towns

    Colfax is a city of 2,782 people in Whitman County, Washington. It also ranks better for cycling than 100% of Washington towns and better for first-time buyers than 95% of Washington towns.

    2,782 people · Whitman County · median home $245,300 · income $61,914 · Jan low 26°F · 33 in snow

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24. 2Friday Harbor, Washington

    Better for retirees than 98% of Washington towns

    

    Friday Harbor is a town of 2,613 people in San Juan County, Washington. It also ranks hipper than 99% of Washington towns and better for a vacation home than 97% of Washington towns.

    2,613 people · San Juan County · median home $570,400 · income $80,378 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow

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25. 1Fox Island, Washington

    Better for retirees than 98% of Washington towns

    Fox Island is a community of 3,921 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks better for families than 99% of Washington towns and more upscale than 96% of Washington towns.

    3,921 people · Pierce County · median home $1,003,900 · income $172,292 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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