Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"The distant lawnmower scents the air with green." ~Derek Jarman
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June 21, 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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Town Snapshot:
With its lively, collegiate atmosphere, leafy neighborhoods and nearby lake recreation, Lawrence often lands on "best places to live" lists.
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Straddling the Myakka River and adjacent to the Myakka State Forest in southwestern Florida, North Port is leafy and residential. Beautiful oceanfront beaches are about 12 miles away.
Inviting North Port Home for Sale for $279,000
This single family home has a screened-in patio and no HOA fee.
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Near San Tan Mountain Regional Park outside of Phoenix in south central Arizona, growing, sun-soaked Queen Creek is dotted with planned communities and restaurants and has a new-ish ambiance.
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Next to popular Logan Martin Lake in northeastern Alabama, sleepy Pell City boasts abundant water recreation, an attractive downtown, an easy pace and reasonable costs.
Quaint Pell City Lakeside Home for Sale for $375,000
This single family home sits on a leafy one acre lot and has a private boat dock.
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Lewisville is a friendly city along the shores of 29,000-acre Lewisville Lake outside of Dallas and has an active Old Town, a large marina, numerous shopping centers and much more.
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Fernandina Beach sits on idyllic Amelia Island, a barrier island known for its high-end resort hotels, golf courses and miles of white sand beaches.
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Next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the scenic rolling hills of East Tennessee, lively Gatlinburg is a tourist magnet with a never-ending list of fun things to do.
Town Snapshot: Charming Pinehurst is in the rolling Sandhills region of south central North Carolina and was originally designed to resemble a New England village. Today it is a golf destination with a cute downtown.
Cute Pinehurst Home for Sale for $265,000 This single family home has a nice deck and no HOA fee.
Town Snapshot: Along the Arkansas River at nearly 5,500 feet above sea level in the scenic Rocky Mountains of south central Colorado, Cañon City has a rich history, a handsome downtown, a growing arts scene, outstanding outdoor recreation and a few prisons.
Town Snapshot: Just across the water from the wild and remote Ten Thousand Islands on the southwestern Florida coast, little Everglades City earns its keep through tourist fishing trips and canoe excursions. Locals enjoy some tasty seafood eateries, a fun festival and abundant wildlife.
Everglades City Stilt Home in a Waterfront Community for Sale for $259,000 This tall home is in a community with a boat ramp and boat storage.
Town Snapshot: In the scenic Pennsylvania Dutch Country, historic Strasburg was settled by Huguenots and Mennonites and today is known as "Train Town, USA."
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.
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.
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.
Town Snapshot: 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.
Town Snapshot: 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.
Outside of Memphis, Tennessee, Hernando has a leafy town center, nicely maintained historic homes, Mississippi's best farmers' market, reasonable costs 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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