Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"To laughter! The bright coinage of the bank of good will." ~Minna Thomas Antrim
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October 19, 2022
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Town Snapshot:
Pretty Tallahassee, a college town and Florida's capital, is perched in the middle of the Panhandle and is known for its plantation homes and canopy roads, which are lined with moss-draped live oaks, sweet gums, hickory trees and tall pines.
In Depth Review:
Outside of Nashville in north central Tennessee, amiable, up and coming Murfreesboro exudes a quiet country charm. It is also a shopping hub, full of friendly folks and home to Middle Tennessee State University.
Around the Country:
Five of the Country's Best Hole-in-the-Wall Breakfast Joints
When traveling around the country in search of the perfect retirement spot, check out these five mouthwatering breakfast joints and enjoy their one-of-a-kind hot pancakes covered in homemade maple syrup, warm cinnamon buns, sumptuous eggs benedict, delicious biscuits and gravy and tasty spinich enchiladas!
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Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Maurepas, Louisiana Waterfront Home for Sale for $200,000
Outside of New Orleans and an hour from the coast, Maurepas is the locale of this attractive single family waterfront home with sweeping water views, a large deck, a private boat dock and a golf cart.
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A working fishing village with quirky shops and seafood eateries, little Cortez is on Florida's balmy Gulf Coast and has an Old Florida vibe and a mellow, Margaritaville attitude. Flip flops are standard attire.
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On Maine's gorgeous mid-coast, down-to-earth Brunswick is dotted with classic architecture and is home to a small, selective liberal arts college.
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Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains in lush western North Carolina, sleepy Waynesville appeals to people who love the outdoors.
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Tucked beneath big blue skies not far from Albuquerque in north central New Mexico, peaceful Bosque Farms started out as part of a Spanish land grant and remains rustic and rural today.
In Depth Review:
Madison, a picturesque showcase of an earlier place and time, boasts elegant historic homes, tree lined lanes, a cute downtown, nearby lake recreation and more.
Town Snapshot:
Swaddled by tall mountain peaks and thick national forest in spectacular northwestern Colorado, Breckenridge sits beneath cobalt blue skies and is cute, trendy and touristy.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Aventura, Florida Waterfront Home for Sale for $231,000
Aventura is a balmy town on the southeastern Florida coast and is the locale of this bright waterside home, which is actually two homes for sale for the price of one. Tall windows and a private balcony provide beautiful views of water and city.
In Depth Review:
Once a hardscrabble mining camp, today Prescott is a vacation getaway with historic neighborhoods, a fun downtown, a gentle climate, excellent outdoor recreation, frontier character and more.
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.
Town Snapshot:
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.
Town Snapshot:
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.
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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