Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest." ~Henry David Thoreau
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October 26, 2022
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Town Snapshot:
Buried in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, historic Morganton has a nice downtown, fun events, nearby lake recreation and reasonable prices.
Short Review:
With sugar white sand, emerald waters and tall, gleaming beachside condos, Orange Beach looks like a picture postcard and is a favorite vacation destination.
In Depth Review:
Outside of Atlanta, leafy Athens is known as the "Classic City" and is home to the University of Georgia and has a lively atmosphere, a fun downtown, strong senior programs, a rich cultural scene and stately architecture.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Davidson, North Carolina Lakeside Home for Sale for $300,000
Davidson rests on the eastern shore of 33,000- acre Lake Norman in southwestern North Carolina and is the locale of this handsome lakeside home with a private balcony overlooking water and boats.
Town Snapshot:
A lush, active small city with an educated population, Davis has a strong academic vibe, award-winning wineries, a lovely downtown, an OLLI and more.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Corpus Christi, Texas Waterside Home for Sale for $220,000
Corpus Christi is a laid back city on the Texas Gulf Coast and is the site of this attractive waterside condominium with a private patio and wide views of sand, sky and water. The beach is about 100 feet away.
In Depth Review:
On Florida's "Treasure Coast," laid back Vero Beach boasts a quiet ambiance with gentle trade winds, miles of white sand beaches, colorful shops and peaceful neighborhoods.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Waymart, Pennsylvania Secluded Lakeside Home for Sale for $199,900
Waymart is tucked in the scenic Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania and is the locale of this secluded lakeside single family home with nearly an acre of wooded land and 278 feet of lake frontage. Beautiful water and hillside views are everywhere.
Town Snapshot:
Historic Kilmarnock is in Virginia's Northern Neck and has a charming main street, wineries, a farmers' market and more.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Delta, Alabama Lakefront Home for Sale for $289,900
About 90 minutes west of Atlanta, Georgia, Delta is the setting for this large lakeside single family home with a covered porch, big workshop/boathouse, new waterfront deck/pavilion, 100 feet of lake frontage and beautiful views.
Town Snapshot:
Not far from the largest research park in the country, Holly Springs is a quiet, comfortable town with an educated population, nice neighborhoods, a cultural center and more.
Town Snapshot:
Weathered and romantic, Gearhart is on the northern Oregon coast and is known for its long pristine beach with breathtaking ocean vistas.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Direct Oceanfront Home for Sale for $109,900
Myrtle Beach is on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting of this snug first floor oceanfront home that directly faces the water and has a front door just steps from the sand.
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!
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.
Town Snapshot:
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.
Town Snapshot:
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.
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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