Where is the Best Place to Retire in Florida? There are 67 Counties in the Sunshine State and Sarasota is #1, Manatee County came in at #13
The website Niche compiled a list of the best counties to retire in Florida using various metrics… ranking Florida’s 67 counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, beauty, healthcare, recreation and weather.
Location is critical as retirees determine where to spend their senior years enjoying favorite activities.
From downtown areas or access to parks, affordable home prices or cultural amenities like museums… retirees seeking to settle in a permanent spot are sure to find paradise.
Guess who came in at #1 ???????
#1. Sarasota County
– Population: 419,496
– Median home value: $251,600 (75% own)
– Median rent: $1,277 (25% rent)
– Median household income: $62,236
– Top places to live: South Sarasota (A+), Osprey (A), Siesta Key (A)
Also in the Top 15.....
#13. Manatee County
– Population: 384,213
– Median home value: $238,500 (73% own)
– Median rent: $1,144 (27% rent)
– Median household income: $59,009
– Top places to live: Whitfield (A-), South Bradenton (B+), West Bradenton (B+)
The rest of the "Top 10" looks like this...
#10. Citrus County
– Population: 145,169
– Median home value: $131,500 (82% own)
– Median rent: $843 (18% rent)
– Median household income: $44,237
– Top places to live: Citrus Hills (B+), Sugarmill Woods (B+), Homosassa Springs (B)
#9. Brevard County
– Population: 585,507
– Median home value: $196,400 (74% own)
– Median rent: $1,068 (26% rent)
– Median household income: $56,775
#8. Sumter County
– Population: 125,044
– Median home value: $258,600 (90% own)
– Median rent: $914 (10% rent)
– Median household income: $57,226
#7. Martin County
– Population: 159,065
– Median home value: $273,700 (78% own)
– Median rent: $1,111 (22% rent)
– Median household income: $61,133
#6. Pinellas County
– Population: 964,666
– Median home value: $201,200 (67% own)
– Median rent: $1,112 (33% rent)
– Median household income: $54,090
– Top places to live: Euclid-St. Paul (A+), Crescent Heights (A+), North Shore (A+)
#5. Charlotte County
– Population: 181,067
– Median home value: $195,400 (80% own)
– Median rent: $1,032 (20% rent)
– Median household income: $51,499
#4. Lee County
– Population: 737,468
– Median home value: $224,800 (72% own)
– Median rent: $1,154 (28% rent)
– Median household income: $57,832
#3. Highlands County
– Population: 103,437
– Median home value: $108,100 (75% own)
– Median rent: $816 (25% rent)
– Median household income: $40,942
– Top places to live: Lake Placid (B), Avon Park (B-), Sebring (B-)
#2. Indian River County
– Population: 153,989
– Median home value: $202,300 (79% own)
– Median rent: $959 (21% rent)
– Median household income: $54,740
Check out the full report here: https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-counties-to-retire/
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