Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"What a nice night for an evening." ~Steven Wright
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May 31, 2022
Note: Homes sell fast these days, but all properties below were available as of the date they were published here.
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Short Review:
Nestled in scenic Adirondack Park in Upstate New York, the picturesque village of Saranac Lake boasts outstanding mountain and lake recreation, a nice downtown and reasonable prices.
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Town Snapshot and a Home for Sale:
Kure Beach is on the southern end of the barrier island Pleasure Island and is a relaxed place, home to a nice boardwalk and miles of clean white beaches.
A Kure Beach Oceanfront Home for Sale for $305,000
This oceanfront home has water views and is just feet from the beach.
Town Snapshot and a Home for Sale:
Outside of Tucson in sun-soaked southern Arizona, pretty, fast-growing Sahuarita is home to pecan orchards, dozens of parks and safe neighborhoods with Southwestern architecture.
A Stylish Sahuarita Home for Sale for $195,000
This stylish home has a two tone exterior, a ceramic tile roof and a reasonable HOA fee.
Town Snapshot and a Home for Sale:
Surrounded by apple orchards deep in northern Virginia's lush Shenandoah Valley, Winchester is a quaint, historic town full of fun shops, great eateries and lively festivals.
A Charming Winchester Home for Sale for $279,000
This charming single family home has a white picket fence and red shutters.
In Depth Review:
Amiable San Marcos has a riverfront locale on the edges of the scenic Texas Hill Country and boasts friendly folks, a collegiate vibe, a diverse culture and a historic downtown.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
A classic beach town, Miramar Beach is nestled along the Florida Panhandle and is famous for its mesmerizing turquoise waters and miles of sugar white sand.
A Cozy Miramar Beach Resort Home for Sale for $279,000
This lovely home is in the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort and has leafy views.
Town Short Review and Home for Sale:
Nestled in the lush rolling hills of northeastern Tennessee, leafy Norris is a charming country town with cute homes, a pretty central square, a famers' market, fun festivals and more.
Cute Norris Home for Sale for $189,900
This colorful Norris doll house sits at angle to the street and has a wooded lot.
Town Snapshot:
Tucked along the Colorado River in rugged western Colorado, peaceful Palisade is surrounded by peach orchards, truck farms and a growing number of vineyards. It is also an outdoor adventure hub.
Random Florida Home for Sale:
Punta Gorda, Florida Waterfront Home for Sale for $117,750
This darling home sits immediately next to a deep water canal and has very pretty views of boats, residences and water.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
On the coast of Southern California, beautiful San Diego boasts an eclectic mix of neighborhoods, endless amenities, excellent medical facilities and legendary oceanfront beaches.
San Diego Home with Incredible Views for Sale for $349,000
This cozy home is two miles from San Diego Bay and boasts panoramic views of city, mountains and water.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
A tropical, cosmopolitan resort town on a barrier island east of North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach has a gorgeous strip of sand, sparkling blue green waters and tall gleaming buildings.
Sunny Isles Beach Oceanfront Home for Sale for $220,000
This oceanfront home is in a hotel and has spectacular, unimpeded water views. The beautiful beach is just a few feet away.
Town Short Review and Home for Sale:
Near outstanding lake recreation in southwestern Kentucky, Cadiz is a quiet country town nestled in a landscape of wooded hills, farmland and low stone walls.
Cadiz Lakefront Home for Sale $129,000
This lakefront home sits on a wooded lot and has a boat dock. Sunrises over the water are gorgeous.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Little River, a sleepy coastal town on South Carolina's Grand Strand, boasts waterfront eateries, fun festivals and nearby oceanfront beaches.
Little River Home Four Miles from the Beach for Sale for $189,900
This lovely home has been remodeled and is in a community with a pool and a deck. Some of the area's nicest oceanfront beaches are about four miles away.
Town Snapshot:
Outside of San Francisco and the beautiful Napa Valley in northern California, Fairfield is a comfortable city with walking trails, large parks, golf courses, a railway museum and more. Wineries and farm stands dot the surrounding landscape.
Town Snapshot and Two Homes for Sale:
Sitting on the edge and in the middle of Boca Ciega Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast, South Pasadena is a quiet town with waterfront homes, red brick streets, a yacht club and tantalizing oceanfront beaches five minutes away.
South Pasadena Waterfront Home for Sale for $269,900
This bayfront home has a living room with a wall of windows overlooking the water, providing sweeping views. There is also a nice sitting area next to the water and a boat dock.
South Pasadena Home with Water Views for Sale for $195,000
This home is in a waterfront community and has water views, a new kitchen, a new roof, a new hot water heater, new plumbing and more.
Town Snapshot:
Tucked in the lush mountains of northern Georgia, cute little Blue Ridge is a tourist destination and up and coming retirement spot with nightly music jams, ghost walks, a historic drive-in theater and nearby lake recreation.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
On North Carolina's southern Outer Banks, little Atlantic Beach is rich in history and boasts miles of sparkling white sand beaches. Locals enjoy a nice boardwalk, a music festival, outdoor movies and more.
Cozy Atlantic Beach Home with Water Views for Sale for $150,000
This cozy, colorful home is in a community with a boat dock and has a deck with sweeping water and marsh views. The beach is about 1,000 feet away.
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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