Top Five Benefits Of Retiring In Florida

Top Five Benefits Of Retiring In Florida
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Four Florida metro areas landed in the top 10 of the U.S. News& World Report’s “Best Places to Retire in the U.S.2020.” Fort Myers — a midsize metro area with asmall-town heritage — claimed the No. 1 spot. It was closelyfollowed by Sarasota (No. 2), Port St. Lucie (No. 5), andJacksonville (No. 6). 

The rankings evaluated the country's 125 largestmetropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans'expectations for retirement, including housing affordability,desirability, health care, and overall happiness.

It’s no surprise that Florida landed on top. We livewhere other people vacation.

Here are some of the greatest benefits of retiring inFlorida. 

  1. Year-round sunnyweather. During the fall and winter, most Floridians arestill in flip-flops and shorts. Meanwhile, their friends up northare shoveling snow just to walk down the sidewalk. Florida’snickname is the “Sunshine State” for good reason— it’s sunny more days than not. Sunny weather alsoallows us to be outside more, which can benefit your mentalhealth.  
  2. Close vicinity to some ofthe best beaches in the country. Florida’s beachesare a destination in and of themselves. Clearwater Beach evenlanded in the Travel Channel’s list of top 10 beaches inAmerica. Take a walk along the white sandy beaches, set sail on afishing trip, or watch dolphins from the deck, all on the same day.Can you think of a better way to spend a Saturday?
  3. Perfect place forgrandchildren to visit. Magic Kingdom Park at Walt DisneyWorld® Resort in Florida was the most visited theme park in2018. People travel from all around the world just to go there— and you could live within driving distance of the bigmouse. Take your grandchildren’s photo in front ofCinderella’s Castle, soar high with them on Dumbo the FlyingElephant and help them collect signatures from all their favoriteDisney characters. You’ll surely be named “grandparentof the year.”  
  4. Affordability.Florida has had one of the lowest taxburdens in the country, according to the independent researchorganization Tax Foundation. There is also no state income tax,which is great for retirees with a taxable income. 
  5. Versatile real estatemarket. Another benefit of retiring in Florida is theversatile housing market. Downsize to a single-family home or condo— or upgrade to a spacious multi-family home, with sparerooms for your children and grandchildren. Choose from an endlessnumber of property types and settings — a beachfrontproperty, a historic vintage home, a lakefront cabin, or agolf-view condo. Nearly anything is possible in Florida (exceptsnow season).

But the greatest benefit of retiring in Florida? Living out yourgolden years in a place that makes every day feel like a vacation.   

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