Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution." ~Mae West
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May 16, 2022
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Town Snapshot:
Sometimes called the Sixth Borough, stylish Boca Raton is known for its beautiful shopping venues, gated neighborhoods, pastel-colored buildings, verdant parks and two miles of sparkling white beaches.
In Depth Review:
Homey little Swansboro sits on North Carolina's mid-coast and boasts a rich maritime culture, a cute, historic downtown, nearby oceanfront beaches and reasonable prices.
Town Snapshot:
Soothing Green Cove Springs sits along a bend in the St. Johns River in northeastern Florida and boasts leafy neighborhoods, reasonable prices and healing waters once thought to be the Fountain of Youth.
In Depth Review:
Sun drenched St. George sits amid the stark natural beauty of southwestern Utah and boasts healthy living, safe neighborhoods, plenty of golf, a dry climate and a slightly mystical quality.
Town Snapshot: On the Big Island of Hawaii, Pepeekeo is a very laid back place with safe neighborhoods, volcano views, Pacific Ocean views, an amazing, nearby tropical garden and beaches just down the road.
Town Snapshot: Dredged from wetlands and the ocean floor, mellow Hernando Beach is a Gulf Coast canal community with direct access to the sea. Every home sits next to a canal, and oceanfront beaches are about 10 miles away.
Town Snapshot: On North Carolina's northern Outer Banks' island of Roanoke, Manteo is a secluded little waterfront village that curves around quiet Shallowbag Bay. Locals enjoy an artsy downtown, a boardwalk, a farmers' market and oceanfront beaches, which are about a mile away.
Short Review: Beneath a sparkling baby blue sky and next to breathtaking Lake Tahoe, Carson City is a casual place with frontier character, excellent outdoor recreation, nine casinos and more.
Short Review: Once a sleepy fishing village, charming Venice sits along the southwestern Florida coast and boasts palm-lined streets, a rich arts culture, calm waters and dark sand beaches.
Town Snapshot: Spread across two barrier islands on Texas' eastern Gulf Coast, Galveston is funky and slightly worn with a friendly reputation, miles of beaches and lots of things to do.
Town Snapshot: Amid rolling hills, woodlands and Amish farms in central Michigan, pretty Canadian Lakes is a resort town/community with lakes, pools, parks, golf courses, six beaches and a castle.
Town Snapshot: Bounded by the sea and Lake Tarpon on Florida's Gulf Coast, Palm Harbor is home to the world class Innisbrook Golf Resort and has a fun downtown with cute shops and pubs. Honeymoon Island State Park, just across the causeway, boasts four miles of stunning oceanfront beaches.
Town Snapshot: Outside of Portland in northwestern Oregon, quiet Milwaukie sits along the Willamette River and boasts a small town feeling, a nice downtown, lush neighborhoods and more.
Town Snapshot: Bordered by water on three sides, the friendly, quaint little town of Pass Christian was the site of the South's first yacht club and has an often uncrowded, powdery white sand beach.
Town Snapshot: In the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Banner Elk is a vacation destination with a cute downtown. Locals enjoy the Woolly Worm Festival, day spas, a summer concert series and more.
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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