Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"What an extraordinary world it is." ~Richard Burton
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June 16, 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:
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Outside of Charleston on the mid-South Carolina coast, Mount Pleasant boasts an easy tempo, safe, tree-lined neighborhoods with lovely homes, bountiful gardens, pretty beaches and more.
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Short Review:
In Upstate New York's lush Catskill Mountains, Cooperstown is a picturesque village along Otsego Lake and home to the Baseball Hall of Fame, abundant water recreation, a charming, touristy downtown, great eateries and more.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
A pleasant place along the northeastern Florida coast, Palm Coast started as a planned community. Many of its homes back to a canal, and white sand oceanfront beaches are just 10 minutes away.
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Palm Coast Resort Home with Ocean Views for Sale for $379,900
This resort home boasts sweeping views of water, sky and beautiful amenities.
Town Snapshot:
Nestled in the foothills of the rugged Superstition Mountains outside of Phoenix, Gold Canyon is known for its five 18-hole golf courses, excellent restaurants, renowned Renaissance Festival and beautiful views.
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Charlevoix is a pretty town along the shores of three lakes in northwestern Michigan and boasts fun events, a cute downtown, plentiful water recreation and baskets of petunias.
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Tucked in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley outside of Washington, D.C., Harrisonburg boasts an inviting, walkable downtown, an active arts community, a collegiate vibe, fun events, reasonable prices and more.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
On Florida's southwestern coast, balmy little Matlacha sits on an island and is home to colorful shops, fun eateries, quirky galleries and funky homes, all of which sit next to a canal.
Cozy Matlacha Canal Home for Sale for $75,900
This tropical-themed home sits right next to a canal.
Town Snapshot:
A quaint, welcoming town outside of Dallas-Fort Worth, Grapevine gets its name from the wild grapes that once carpeted the land. Wineries are prevalent, and adjacent 8,000-acre Lake Grapevine boasts marinas and wilderness trails.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Nestled along Badin Lake in southwestern North Carolina, New London is a nice country town with reasonable prices, a beautiful golf course, homes with acreage and plenty of water recreation.
New London Waterfront Home for Sale for $235,000
This charming home is about 30 feet from Badin Lake and has a beautiful deck overlooking the water.
Town Snapshot:Outside of Memphis, Tennessee, Hernando has a leafy town center, nicely maintained historic homes, Mississippi's best farmers' market, reasonable costs and more.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Originally a Spanish fishing village, today Key West draws tourists from around the world with its lively tropical vibe, famous Duval Street, fun shops and eateries, nightly events and more.
Key West Home with Partial Water Views for Sale for $350,000
This colorful home boasts partial water views.
Town Snapshot:Next to the Santa Rosa Mountains in sunny south central California, pretty La Quinta is the site of the world-famous PGA West golf complex and is popular with tourists and "snowbirds." It boasts a charming charming Old Town, a world class art celebration and more.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Lush and low key, Easley is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwestern South Carolina and boasts a country ambiance.
Darling Easley Bungalow for Sale for $137,772
This charming bunglaow single family home has no HOA fee.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:Leafy and rural, Lake Alfred is a peaceful place in central Florid and has five named lakes with plenty of opportunities for fishing and boating.
Modest Lake Alfred Home in a Waterfront Community for Sale for $51,995
This home has a long boardwalk leading to its private boat dock and boat lift.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:Tucked on the northern end of northwestern Washington's scenic Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor boasts pretty views, a nice downtown, an often empty beach and more.
Inviting Oak Harbor Home with Water Views for Sale for $292,000
This inviting home boasts sweeping water views.
Town Snapshot:East of the Snowy Mountains in southwestern Wyoming, easygoing Laramie sits beneath a looming blue sky on a grassy plain and is home to the University of Wyoming.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
A sleepy town along the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian is home to the country's first wildlife refuge and most biologically diverse estuary. People live here, too.
A Sebastian Home in a Waterfront Community for Sale for $275,000
Located in a waterfront community with a boat dock, this nice home has woods and slight water views.
Short Review and Home for Sale:
In the rugged, high altitude Verde Valley of central Arizona, Cottonwood has a fun historic center, plenty of outdoor recreation, nearby wineries, safe neighborhoods and lots of sunshine.
An Attractive Cottonwood Single Family Home for Sale for $350,000
This airy home has an open floorplan and very reasonable HOA fees.
In Depth Review and Home for Sale:
Historic New Bern is in North Carolina's Inner Banks region where the Neuse River and Trent River converge. Often overlooked by tourists as they hurry on their way to oceanfront beaches, it has a charming downtown, beautiful homes and reasonable prices.
New Bern Waterfront Resort Home for Sale for $190,000
This waterside home is in a large resort and has unimpeded water views.
Town Snapshot:
Charming Smithfield sits along the Pagan River in southeastern Virginia and is known for its beautiful historic architecture, touristy downtown and many colorful pig statues.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Balmy, sun soaked Marathon sits in the middle of the Florida Keys and is popular with fishermen, divers and snorkelers. Locals also enjoy some fun festivals and scenic beaches.
Cute Marathon Home in a Waterfront Community for Sale for $134,900
This darling home is in a waterside community with a marina and a boat dock.
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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