- March 14, 2025
Palm Coast has been selected by “Where to Retire” as a top retirement destination and will be profiled in the feature story “15 Low-Cost Towns” in the September/October 2012 available nationwide Aug. 14.
“Where to Retire” editor Mary Lu Abbott said Palm Coast possesses qualities important to today’s retirees.
“With below-average living costs, affordable homes and low taxes, these 15 towns let your retirement dollars go further. Our collection includes coastal gems, such as Palm Coast, four-season locales and mountain/desert retreats. Each destination packs plenty of appeal and will keep retirees busy with a wealth of outdoor adventures, a rich history to explore, modern-day cultural events and educational amenities,” Abbott said.
Each year, 700,000 Americans relocate to new towns to retire. Generally, relocating retirees are healthier, better educated and more affluent than those who choose to not relocate. They bring significant economic benefits to their new states and hometowns. Nationally, two dozen states and hundreds of towns seek to attract retirees as a source of economic development.
Other towns featured are Biloxi, Miss.; Fairhope, Ala.; Savannah, Ga.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Greenville, N.C.; Hot Springs, Ariz.; Paducah, Ky.; Roanoke, Va.; Boise, Idaho; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Green Valley, Ariz.; St. George, Utah; and Spokane, Wash.
