11 Best Places to Retire in Florida

The thought of retirement must surely bring a smile to your face and it’s easy to understand why, especially after so many years in the line of work, so we thought we’d help you out by sharing 11 best places to retire in Florida.

While there are many places in the state and even the world where you could relocate when the age of retirement hits, there’s one state that’s particularly famous – Florida. That’s because the weather is perfect here, albeit a bit humid, and there is just so much beauty to enjoy. And where best to enjoy your retirement than in a state where you’ll feel like you’re on a perpetual vacation, right?

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Well, at least that’s what most of us dream of: spending time on a beach somewhere, cold drink in hand, listening to the waves crashing on the shores every day. In Florida that’s quite possible since most districts have a coastline and even if they don’t the ocean is not too far away. You can also check out some of our related articles regarding the best places to retire in Florida on the water or the best places to retire in Florida Gulf Coast.

For today’s list we took a look at all of Florida’s districts, took into account the median house price in the area, just how much taxes for these would cost you, with the mention that the data goes three years back, and the cost of living index. For each, they received a score depending on where they ranked and so we got the final marks. Without further ado, here are the 11 best places to retire in Florida.

11. Washington

Score: 7

Cost of living: 83.8

Median home cost: $80,400

Millage rate: 17.56

With a population of over 24,000 people and a median age of 40.8 years among the residents, Washington may be a great choice for those looking to retire in Florida. While you may not get to see the Ocean from your back yard, it’s not that far away that you can’t drive there if you want.

Homes here aren’t that expensive, with the medium price being just a little over $80,000, which means you can find a suitable place that’s well below this line if you look closely enough. After all, you’ll just need to do a little research and find a home that’s great for your needs.

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