Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting." ~Paulo Coelho
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November 3, 2022
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Outside of Tucson in southern Arizona, Marana is home to master planned communities, golf courses, concerts in the park, a farmers' market and more.
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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Oceanfront Home for Sale for $269,000
On Florida's southeastern coast, balmy Sunny Isles Beach is the locale of this cozy oceanside home with unimpeded views of the water. The gorgeous beach is just beyond the oceanfront swimming pool.
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Just six miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Florida, quiet, suburban Pembroke Pines has wide boulevards lined with palm trees and neighborhoods interwoven with canals.
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Nestled beneath blue skies amid gorgeous mountain scenery in southwestern Colorado, touristy Durango is an outdoor adventure hub with a cute downtown, fun events and more.
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Picturesque Gig Harbor is on northwestern Washington's beautiful Puget Sound and is clean, green and quiet.
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Along the shores of High Point Lake, quiet, pretty Jamestown was founded by Quakers in 1816 and today is known for its grand homes and historic sites. Prices are reasonable, too.
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Home to the University of Oklahoma, Norman is a comfortable, leafy Midwestern city and has landed on numerous "best places to live" lists.
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Unhurried Melbourne Beach sits on a barrier island along Florida's Space Coast and is known for its beautiful stretch of white sand oceanfront beaches.
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Nestled in the lush rolling hills of western Kentucky, Bowling Green is home to Western Kentucky University, a beautiful performing arts center, leafy neighborhoods, reasonable prices and more.
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Tucked in the verdant, sparsely populated North Kohala district on Hawaii's Big Island, cozy, mellow Hawi has a cute downtown and is close to a black sand beach.
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Built in a rimrock canyon carved by the Yellowstone River, friendly Billings was once a Wild West town but today boasts a symphony, craft breweries and other manifestations of sophistication.
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Little Cudjoe Key is part of a group of islands at the southern end of the Florida Keys and boasts a balmy, bohemian vibe.
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Outside of Dallas/Fort Worth, wholesome Flower Mound sits along Grapevine Lake and has parks, miles of trails, well-tended neighborhoods, a nice library, and yes, a flower mound.
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Red Hill, quiet, suburban and reasonably priced, is just 10 miles inland from Myrtle Beach, white sand oceanfront beaches and the vast entertainment venues of the Grand Strand.
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Home to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford boasts a literary vibe, intellectual stimulation, a historic downtown and an intense football culture.
Home for Sale and Town Snippet:
Panama City Beach, Florida Oceanfront Home for Sale for $185,000
On the Florida Panhandle, Panama City Beach is the locale of this cozy oceanside home with gorgeous views of sparkling white sand, warm blue/green water and endless blue sky.
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A Phoenix urban/suburban village in sunny southern Arizona, Ahwatukee has been called the "World's Largest Cul de Sac" and boasts a trendy vibe.
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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.
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With sugar white sand, emerald waters and tall, gleaming beachside condos, Orange Beach looks like a picture postcard and is a favorite vacation destination.
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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.
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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