Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." ~Walter Bagehot
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July 25, 2022
Note: Homes sell fast these days, but all properties below were available on the date they were published here. We are not compensated by any real estate person or entity for showcasing these properties.
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Town Snapshot:
At the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in lush western North Carolina, Hickory boasts a lakeside setting, a nice downtown, fun festivals, a small college and reasonable prices.
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Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
New Albany, Mississippi Lakefront Home for Sale for $300,000
On the edge of the Tallahatchie River in northeastern Mississippi, New Albany has been called one of the South's best small towns and is the locale of this waterfront single family home for sale. It sits along a private lake and has a sprawling deck, a pier, a swimming/boat dock and nearly two acres of land.
Town Snapshot:
Just east of Phoenix in sunny southern Arizona, Scottsdale is an upscale, bustling city known for its art galleries, excellent restaurants, high-end shopping, beautiful homes and many golf courses.
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Town Snapshot:
Known for its fun seafood festival and recreational fishing, Port Salerno sits along the St. Lucie River Inlet and straddles the scenic Manatee Pocket on the southeastern Florida coast. Oceanfront beaches are five to 10 miles away.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Leeds, Maine Lakefront Home for Sale for $225,000
Leeds sits along the edge of Androscoggin Lake, about an hour and a half from the coast, and is the locale of this colorful single family lakefront home for sale. It has a nice deck overlooking the water, 160 feet of waterfront and a private boat dock.
In Depth Review:
Along the Colorado River high in the Rocky Mountains of western Colorado, beautiful Glenwood Springs is touristy, collegiate and laid back. Outdoor recreation abounds, but the town is best known for it therapeutic waters and the world's largest outdoor hot springs pool.
In Depth Review:
Leisurely Lynchburg sits amid rolling hills in central Virginia and boasts a reasonable cost of living, a historic sensibility, a mellow pace and leafy neighborhoods.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Hird Island, Darien, Georgia Waterfront Home for Sale for $295,000
Hird Island is a private island off the mid-coast of Georgia and is the site of this gorgeous single family waterfront home with ceiling to floor windows, bamboo hardwood floors, a 56' deep private dock, a boat lift and more. Oceanfront beaches are five minutes away by boat.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Vernon, New Jersey Lakefront Cottage for Sale for $199,000
About 90 minutes outside of New York City, leafy Vernon is the setting for this cute lakefront cottage. It has beautiful lake views, a large deck and a walk-out basement to the water 30 feet away.
Short Review:
Nestled along the southeastern Florida coast, Port St. Lucie is a mellow city with safe neighborhoods, a fun botanic garden, a world class resort, plenty of golf opportunities and abundant water recreation.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Parsons, Tennessee Floating Home for Sale for $175,000
Parsons is about 90 minutes outside of Nashville in rural western Tennessee and is the setting of this cute, floating single family riverfront home for sale. It has lots of windows, a nice back deck over the water and a boardwalk to the shore.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Steinhatchee, Florida Single Family Riverfront Home for Sale for $289,000
Steinhatchee rests where the Steinhatchee River meets the Gulf of Mexico on the Big Bend Coast of Florida and is the locale of this nice riverfront single family home for sale. It sits on stilts about 10 feet from the water and has two large decks.
Short Review:
On the shores of Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan, picturesque St. Joseph, part of the "Riviera of the Midwest," is a charming little resort town with beaches, fun festivals, a nice downtown and more.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Montgomery, Texas Lakefront Home for Sale for $215,000
On the shores of 21,000 Lake Conroe outside of Houston, Montgomery is the setting for this inviting lakeside home for sale. It has its own boat slip and is in a community surrounded by water on three sides.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Centre, Alabama Single Family Lakefront Home for Sale for $269,000
This tall home boasts beautiful water views, lots of windows, a canoe launch, a dock and a boathouse. A camper and its pavilion are also included in the sale.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Panama City Beach, Florida Oceanside Home for Sale for $269,900
This cozy home has an oceanside locale, enthralling views of white sand and blue/green water and direct access to even more enthralling views.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Not far from the Canadian border, Bellingham sits on a beautiful coastal bay in the shadow of Mt. Baker and boasts outstanding outdoor recreation. Locals also enjoy a popular farmers' market, a symphony orchestra, fun festivals and more.
Darling Bellingham Home for Sale for $285,000
This secluded home is tucked in the woods and has a large, wraparound porch.
Town Snapshot:
A mellow lakeside town away from hurricanes in central Florida, Groveland has a country quality and is peppered with weeping willows and palm trees.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Cherokee Village, Arkansas Lakefront Home for Sale for $268,800
This lovely single family home sits on the shores of Lake Sequoyah in the resort/retirement town of Cherokee Village and has beautiful lake views, a waterside firepit and a private, covered boat dock.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Not far from where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776, affluent New Hope has a touristy downtown, an artsy vibe and a variety of beautiful home styles.
Cute New Hope Home for Sale for $309,900
This welcoming home has leafy grounds and a nice glass enclosed sunroom.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Garden City Beach, South Carolina Oceanfront Home for Sale for $285,000
On the northern South Carolina shore, laid back Garden City Beach is the locale of this oceanfront home for sale. The water and beach views are spectacular.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Idyllic Gulf Breeze sits on the western Florida Panhandle and is near the kind of white sand beaches and azure waters found on old-fashioned picture postcards.
Cute Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Home for Sale for $225,000
This inviting home boasts lots of windows and lots of light.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
North Palm Beach, Florida Waterfront Home for Sale for $185,000
Tucked along the southeastern Florida coast, balmy North Palm Beach is the site of this attractive waterfront home for sale. It has views of the Intracoastal Waterway, boats and Singer Island's skyline.
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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