10 Best Places to Retire in Florida On The Water

1. Escambia

Score: 30

Median house price: $108,600

Millage rate: 16

Cost of living index: 90

Water out of total area: 25

With a territory of 875 square miles, a quarter of it is only water in Escambia county. Even though it’s not that big of an area, there are over 297,000 people living here, with the median age of the residents being 37.5 years.

The county is a lovely place, with plenty of green areas to enjoy if you’re into spending time in the wild. If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know that the median house price in the area is $108,600, which isn’t all that high, while the millage rate is listed at 16. The cost of living here is also pretty great, with the index sitting at 90, which is obviously great news. All in all, Escambia county tops the list of the 10 best places to retire in Florida on the water.

Scott Hallford (USN employee)