US cities that have beaches are some of the best places to visit and retire. Marketwatch.com has compiled some of these key locations where home buying is as affordable as those in the urban areas, sunsets are to die for, and living a laid back lifestyle is not just a dream.
- Astoria, Oregon - This town attracts retirees as well as tourists because of its abundance of old Victorian-style homes that showcases its fame as a rich fishing industry back in the old days. It accounts for an estimated $185,000 home value index as of early 2014.
- Biloxi, Mississippi - This coastal town has miles of seemingly never-ending stretches of beaches that locals and tourists love. It also home to the Hard Rock Casino, with a home value index of $170,000.
- Cambridge, Maryland - This is another historic waterfront locale that has a population of about 12,000 and a home value index of $150,000 as of late 2013.
- Laguna Vista, Texas - This resort area is becoming popular among retirees because of its relatively warm climate in the winter. It has a home value index of about $150,000.
Msn.com also featured an article on other breezy coastal towns that made it to the list of affordable retirement favorites. These are:
- Cape Coral, Florida - Cape Coral was included in the top 25 places that are best for retiree groups in 2012 by Forbes. 2013 saw the home value index at $140,000.
- Port Angeles, Washington - A busy port that offers fantastic scenery as well as various recreational opportunities, Port Angeles is situated in the northern part of the Olympic Peninsula. Its home value index was between $150-$160,000 by late 2013.
- New Bern, North Carolina - As of late 2013, the home value index to settle in this quaint old town was valued at $160,000. This town is a historic district in its own right, with its abundance of lush greenery.
Check out the rest of these beachy towns by clicking here.
© 2023 Realty Today All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
