Charlotte has been one of the most popular cities for retirees to move to for some years now and the number of 55+ adults moving to the Queen City continues to increase. Forbe's 2022 List of Best Places To Retire lists Charlotte as a top 25 best city to retire in. SmartAsset.com lists Charlotte as a top 10 city where retirees are moving. Charlotte is now the 7th fastest growing large U.S. metro area.