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10 Reasons Boomers Like Me Choose to Live in North Florida

December 23, 2010

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Posted by in Retirement

There’s good reason that Florida’s population continues to grow, by as many as 800 each day. In fact here are 10 reasons Florida, and especially the North Florida region, is a great choice for retirement.

1. North Florida is less crowded and less congested than South Florida.

2. Cost of living:  Florida has no state income tax, and in general our cost of goods is on par or lower than many other metro areas, as is our property taxes. 

3. Real estate prices are at an all time low.  There are great “deals” to be had right now – our World Golf Village and surrounding St. Augustine and Jacksonville markets are “on sale” for now but probably not too much longer.

4. We are packed with recreational amenities, including numerous golf courses (my personal favorite is the King & Bear at World Golf Village, but the TPC at Sawgrass is another standout); boating and fishing opportunities thanks to one of the largest rivers in North America, the St. Johns River, several lakes, creeks and of course the Atlantic Ocean; and home to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team.

5. Our top-notch medical facilities include the Mayo Clinic as well as teaching hospitals at UF Shands.  Some of the best & brightest are involved in the healthcare system in and around Jacksonville & St Augustine.

6. Several 55+ communities offer an active retired lifestyle here, whether you’re looking for a condo or single family home.  One well-located and affordably priced option is The Cascades in World Golf Village.

7. Close proximity to several major airports for easy access to domestic and international flights: Jacksonville International Aiport, Daytona International Aiport, Orlando International Airport.

8. In addition to the Jacksonville cruise terminal, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami offer cruise terminals within driving distance.

9. We’re convenient to goods and services that we all require on a daily basis – usually just a short drive. I have found that many areas that are developed for retirees are not convenient to these services.

10. And of course our weather.  Although in North Florida we do have frost and colder weather for short times during the year, our weather is a welcome change if you are moving from the northeast or midwest and there’s no snow to shovel. Our winter day time temperatures are mainly above 50 degrees.  There’s a nice change of seasons but the majority of our days are filled with sunshine and warmth.

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