Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"There is a bunch of things we mean to do, and life is the time we spend meaning to do them." ~Robert Brault
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October 13, 2022
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Town Snapshot:
Slightly overgrown and near Lake Jovita in west central Florida, San Antonio has a rural quality, some fun festivals, a quiet way of life and reasonable prices.
Short Review:
Marquette is a pretty seaport on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and boasts a scenic waterfront, two beaches, dozens of parks, several theaters, a university, a regional medical center and more.
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Southern Pines, North Carolina
Soothing Southern Pines started out as a resort and today boasts a rich golfing tradition, a strong equestrian heritage, a cute downtown and wooded neighborhoods.
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Irmo is a nice little town along the banks of sprawling, 50,000-acre Lake Murray in South Carolina's Midlands and is home to the Okra Strut, plentiful outdoor recreation and reasonable prices.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Corpus Christi, Texas Island Home for Sale for $127,000
Corpus Christi sits on the southern Texas Gulf Coast. Across the water is Padre Island, the world's longest barrier island and site of this cozy waterside home with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
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On the banks of the Colorado River and along the Highland Lakes Chain in the pretty Texas Hill County, Marble Falls is a low key, comfortable town with wineries, fun festivals, tidy, safe neighborhoods, fishing and camping areas and more.
Short Review:
About an hour outside of Boston and home to preppy Phillip Exeter Academy, Exeter Brims with Colonial history and Yankee practicality. Aliens have come to visit, too.
Town Snapshot:
On the Florida Gulf Coast, Hudson was once a fishing community but these days is popular with bargain-seeking "snowbirds," sun-worshipping vacationers, and yes, nudists.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Lewisburg, Kentucky Lakeside Home for Sale for $230,000
Lewisburg sits along the shores of Lake Malone in wooded southwestern Kentucky and is the locale of this picturesque single family lakeside home with a nice sunroom, gorgeous water views and a private boat dock.
In Depth Review:
In northern Idaho's Palouse, a striking agricultural landscape, down-to-earth Moscow boasts a gentle spirit and a mellow way of life. Home to the University of Idaho, it has an authentic downtown, fun festivals and a strong community spirit.
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Mexico Beach sits along the Florida Panhandle and is known as "Mayberry on the Water." It is rebuilding from Hurricane Michael but still boasts gorgeous, sugar white oceanfront beaches kissed by warm turquoise waters.
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Situated along the banks of two large lakes, Madison is a college town with festivals, museums, a ballet, an opera, a symphony, a zoo, a fun pedestrian mall and much more.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina Oceanside Home for Sale for $195,000
North Topsail Beach is on an island off the southern North Carolina shore and is the site of this charming oceanside home for sale. It sits on the beach, has lots of light and a private balcony with panoramic views of sand, sky and water.
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On Oregon's scenic central coast, Newport boasts five miles of beaches, a picturesque marina, Art Deco architecture and plenty of nautical character.
In Depth Review:
Nestled in the lush landscape of central Kentucky, Danville is known for its historic downtown, strong community spirit, easygoing pace, nearby lake recreation and reasonable prices.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Oceanfront Home for Sale for $128,200
Myrtle Beach, relatively unscathed by Hurricane Ian, sits on the northern South Carolina coast and is the site of this cozy oceanfront home with direct ocean views. The beach is about 30 feet away.
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On the southeastern Florida coast, balmy North Palm Beach has a sun-kissed oceanfront beach, top-rated golf courses and safe neighborhoods.
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In the beautiful, rugged terrain east of the Cascade Mountain Range, picturesque Wenatchee sits amid rivers, mountains and apple orchards.
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Once home to pirates, rum runners and sea captains, this waterfront hamlet is now popular with history lovers, romantics, water aficionados and retirees.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Montgomery, Texas Colorful Lakeside Home for Sale for $215,000
Outside of Houston and along the shores of 21,000-acre Lake Conroe, leafy Montgomery is the site of this bright, colorful lakeside home for sale. It is in an attractive community a few feet from the lake and has pretty water views.
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On the eastern shore of southern Alabama's Mobile Bay, inviting, historic Spanish Fort has tidy, wooded neighborhoods and is close to white sand beaches.
Where Are All the Inexpensive U.S. Beach Towns That Don't Have Hurricanes?
Not all U.S. beach towns experience hurricanes or tropical storms, but inexpensive U.S. beach towns are hard to find. Some are somewhat reasonably priced with prices below the national average, but few are cheap - most have costs above the national average. So a cheap beach town with no hurricanes exists primarily in the imagination.
Choosing a Great Place to Retire
When looking for great places to retire, we consider a number of factors, including cost of living, medical facilities, climate, transportation, crime rates, cultural amenities, education levels, shopping venues, infrastructure, recreational opportunities, housing options, the poverty rate and more. We weigh all of the evidence to decide if a town has enough going for it to make it a top place to retire. We are not affiliated with any of the places that we review.
What is the Difference Between Average Home Price and Median Home Price?
When searching for a place to retire, housing costs are a top concern. So what is the difference between the average home price and the median home price? The average home price is determined by adding together all the prices of homes sold during a specific timeframe and then dividing that amount by the number of homes sold. On the other hand, the median home price is the middle sales price of all the homes sold. In other words, a median price means that half of the homes sold at a price below the median and half sold at a price above the median.
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