For more and more people nearing or entering retirement, the South continues to be a draw, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Vero Beach, Florida, and plenty of zip codes in between. More American families have moved to this region than any other part of the country for the past decade, and that trend is expected to continue.
To identify the South’s best places to retire for 2024, Investopedia, a financial news and education website where I serve as Editor-in-Chief, partnered with Southern Living for the second year. We evaluated economic and livability metrics using data on housing prices, median income levels, and proximity to recreation and cultural activities, among other criteria. We interviewed locals, depended on the experience of Southern Living editors, and looked for spots where the quality of life is high.
Although our list contains just 10 locations, we know that there are many others in the region that warrant a mention. But when it comes to affordability and getting your money’s worth in retirement, this group gives you a great place to start. – Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief, Investopedia
https://www.southernliving.com/most-affordable-places-to-retire-2024-8704206
In the past several years I’ve visited two of those locations; North Myrtle Beach and Englewood. Neither are in the least “interesting.” Mini-golf in Myrtle Beach, real golf in Englewood is about it. That is unless you want to live as a tourist or serve tourists.
These kinds of clickbait seem to almost be biased to help spread out the ongoing influx of new arrivals.