7. Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard continually ranks as one of the top retirement communities in the US. This small town is located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Brevard is a friendly town where you’ll really be able to get to know your neighbors, as there are only 7,000 residents. It’s nicknamed the “Land of Waterfalls” because of the abundance of plunging waterways. Brevard experiences a mild climate and offers a number of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, fishing and kayaking. The crime rate and cost of living is relatively low. So if you’re interested in retiring amidst the great outdoors, you might want to base your twilight years in Brevard.
8. Cape Coral, Florida
Florida is widely considered the retirement hub of the US, but Cape Coral is one of the more secluded communities in “Sunshine State.” Cape Coral sits just north of Ft. Meyers. It is known for its access to water, as the city is surrounded on two sides – the Caloosahatchee River on the south and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. Cape Coral features over over 400 miles of canals and many homes in the area have water access. The cost of living and crime rate is much lower than in neighboring Ft. Myers. Cape Coral Historical Museum, the Cultural Park Theater and the Cape Coral Festival of Arts are popular attractions in the area. If boating in the Floridian sunshine suits you, Cape Coral is one of the best cities to retire in the USA.
