Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
No state income tax, dry sunny weather, and active-adult living near the action.
1. Henderson: Best overall
2. Summerlin: Best upscale community
3. Reno: Best four-season pick
4. Boulder City: Best small-town pick
5. Mesquite: Best golf-and-value pick
6. Carson City: Best capital living
7. Sparks: Best value near Reno
8. Pahrump: Best rural-desert value
Nevada is a strong retirement pick thanks to no state income tax, a dry sunny climate that is easy on the joints, and a deep set of active-adult communities around Las Vegas and Reno. Here are the 8 best places to retire in Nevada, ranked for climate, cost, and care, with a note to plan around the summer desert heat.