Forbes just released its list of the 25 best places to retire in the U.S. for 2026... and Harrisonburg made the cut.

Forbes compared nearly 1,000 places across the country -- looking at housing costs, taxes, healthcare, natural hazard risk, and more -- and Harrisonburg, Virginia was named as one of the top 25 retirement destinations... one of only two Virginia cities on the list, alongside Virginia Beach.

So what did Forbes like about Harrisonburg?

Affordability. The median home price here is around $348,000 -- about 19% below the national median. And the overall cost of living runs about 15% below the national average. For retirees on a fixed income, those numbers matter.

Healthcare.  Forbes specifically called out Harrisonburg's ratio of primary care doctors per capita as "terrific." Good air quality, agreeable climate, and very low FEMA natural hazard risk rounded out the environmental picture.

Taxes.  The tax picture is pretty friendly for retirees. Virginia doesn't tax Social Security income, and there's no state tax on estates or inheritances. 

What does this mean if you're buying or selling here? 

If you're a buyer -- especially relocating for retirement -- you're likely making a solid decision in considering the Harrisonburg area.

If you're a seller -- your home sits in a market that's attracting national attention. That can bring buyers from outside the area who are specifically looking for what Harrisonburg offers.