Key Takeaways:
- Florida offers many great beach towns for retirement, with options to suit various budgets.
- Beyond Florida, coastal cities such as Portland, Maine, provide cooler temperatures and distinct seasons.
- When considering coastal retirement, factors like housing affordability, health care and amenities play a key role.
- Whether you crave a vibrant city by the beach or a quiet laid-back community, there’s a coastal retirement town to satisfy most preferences.
Many people dream about retiring by the beach. But a remote beach area isn’t always the right fit for retirees, who also need access to amenities and services, such as quality health care and transportation options.
When you think of retirement locales, Florida is probably the first state to come to mind – and for good reason. With its ample coastline, there’s no shortage of great beach towns to choose from, and the cost of living is low.
Still, Florida isn’t the only state hosting great beach cities for retirees.
U.S. News reached out to real estate experts and combed the cities highlighted in U.S. News’ 2024 Best Places to Retire rankings to find the best beach towns for retirees. Cities are listed in alphabetical order.
Daytona Beach, Florida
If you’re looking for a cheap place to retire near the beach, consider Daytona Beach. The median home price is $375,917, and the median…
