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Once a small fishing village, Destin sits on Florida's Panhandle and has grown into a major tourist destination known for its stunning oceanfront white sand beaches and translucent turquoise waters.
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The quiet little town of Lake Waccamaw is on the northern edge of oval-shaped, 9,000-acre Lake Waccamaw. Large residences, many of which are second homes or vacation homes, sit along the water.
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On the edge of the Blackland Prairies outside of Austin, friendly Pflugerville was settled by a German immigrant and today is known as the town between a rock and a weird place (Round Rock and Austin, whose motto is Keep Austin Weird). Locals enjoy a historic Old Town, water recreation and more.
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With a dazzling waterfront setting, charming Traverse City boasts leafy neighborhoods, a lively cultural community, a growing wine scene and abundant outdoor recreation.
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Picturesque Gig Harbor is on northwestern Washington's breathtaking Puget Sound and is clean, quiet and green. Two nearby state parks offer maritime recreation and a saltwater shoreline.
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Not far from Orlando, Geneva is a peaceful place surrounded by water and wilderness and is often called the "lost world" by locals.
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Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains in lush western Virginia, historic Abingdon has an active arts scene, an attractive downtown, reasonable prices and more.
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Sleepy Safety Harbor is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is known for its quaint downtown, safe neighborhoods, pretty waterfront setting and nearby beaches.
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On the southern South Carolina coast, sleepy Port Royal is a place where boating and fishing are a way of life, with quiet waterways twisting past cypress swamps, historic plantation homes, tidal marshes and estuaries.
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A little village at 8,553 feet above sea level, Angel Fire sits in a beautiful valley in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is a peaceful, outdoor-oriented place.
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Surrounded by farmland and gently rolling hills, Murray is home to Murray State University and just 20 minutes from Land Between the Lakes, a huge national recreation area with two large lakes.
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This low key town/master planned community has a country quality, a couple of golf courses, planned events, lots of wildlife and nearby rivers and state parks perfect for outdoor adventure.
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On one end of a long barrier island, picturesque Emerald Isle boasts white sand beaches, nesting sea turtles, blue green waters and fun festivals.
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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