This Midwest city toppled Naples, FL to win top spot as ‘Best Place To Retire’ in 2026. Why it reached No. 1 and how to rank your own Top 10 list

It’s home to Dow Inc., a university, two pro sports teams, parks and trails and the longest treetop canopy walk in the U.S.

It’s also a great place to call home if you’re 55 or older, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Places to Retire rankings.

Midland, Michigan beat out 849 other cities to win top spot in a list of 250 cities, deposing Naples, Florida, which was No. 1 last year (1)…

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