TriggerPhoto · Getty Images Florida and Arizona have long ranked among the most popular states for retirees and that's still the case today. But which gives seniors more bang for their buck? In 2025, Florida ranked first in the nation in attracting the most U.S. seniors, according to the AARP. About 45,700 Americans 65 and older moved to the Sunshine State last year (although 44,900 also moved out). Arizona ranked fourth, drawing 17,966 new seniors.