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Guide to the Best Cities to Retire in 2023

Ideal-Living offers a free comprehensive service that begins with helping you find your ideal lifestyle. Until you know how you want to live, you can’t know where you want to live. We offer a wide array of tools to help you get answers to the questions that are keeping you from moving to your ideal destination. We can help you find the best cities to retire in the US in 2023.

 

There are lots of publications that put out annual lists of the best places to live. We have compiled a list of the cities and towns that are most often cited as the best places to retire. Ideal-LIVING has compiled the top cities frequently featured as the best places to retire in the USA in 2023:.

  • Naples, Florida
  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Milford, Delaware
  • Beaufort, South Carolina
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  • Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
  • Fort Myers, Florida
  • Williamsburg, Virginia

Explore Communities in Our Top Retirement Locations

Ideal-LIVING provides insights into communities in these top retirement cities and beyond. Compare and contrast these locations based on your preferences and aspirations, making sure they align with your ideal lifestyle.

 

The best place to retire can be influenced by numerous factors - weather, taxes, cost of living, and recreational activities, to name a few. However, it's your dreams and tastes that will ultimately determine your best cities for retirement.

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Sample Communities to Discover

The Uplands 55+ Active Adult Community in Suncadia

Cle Elum, WA
Homes from $1.4M - $1.8M

Announcing a new way to live at Suncadia: The Uplands 55+. Exclusive to residents 55 and older, this new, private gated neighborhood will nestle high on a forested ridge overlooking the Cle Elum River valley. Creating the tight-knit feel of a private retreat — but with access to Suncadia’s resort amenities too.

The Uplands 55+ will be an intimate neighborhood of only 60 homes gathered around a private clubhouse, trails and a three-acre woodland meadow.

The community clubhouse will include indoor and outdoor gathering spaces including a pool, pickleball court and more. A large, protected meadow will provide another connection point for social events, nature walks and impromptu gatherings.

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Cresswind at Lake Harris

Tavares, FL
TBD

Cresswind at Lake Harris is a new, 55+ community in Tavares, Florida. Located in “America’s Seaplane City”, this new Central Florida community is designed for active adults with resort-style amenities and convenient access to local shopping, dining and entertainment.

The community overlooks scenic Lake Harris and gives residents access to a variety of water activities and recreational opportunities. The resident-exclusive clubhouse will feature a state-of-the-art Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM, art studio, event area, and several indoor and outdoor gathering spots. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and more.

As Kolter Homes’ third Cresswind active adult, new home community in the area, homebuyers can choose from various floorplans designed for optimal flexibility to create a home Built Around You. Cresswind at Lake Harris will feature collections of all-new floorplans designed specifically for today’s active adult. Kolter Homes offers dozens of structural options, so homebuyers have the ability to add bedrooms, expanded garages, fitness or study spaces, and more. Plus, choose from hundreds of personalization opportunities in the onsite Design Studio.

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Serenity Walk at Plainsboro

Plainsboro Township, NJ
Single-Family Homes

Serenity Walk at Plainsboro is a new active adult 55+ community in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey offering 52 single-family homes for sale with up to 2,772 sq. ft. of living space and first floor primary suites. Relax with convenient amenities at this low-maintenance lifestyle community. Each home is offered in one of our new interior design Looks – Classic, Farmhouse, Loft or Elements, for on-trend style in your new home.

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Los Delfines Beach & Golf Community – Costa Rica

Playa Tambor, Puntarenas, CRI
Beachfront Condos $449K - $899K

Owning titled, beachfront property is a rare privilege in Costa Rica, where 99% of beachfront cannot be titled. This rarity makes Anamara Beach Condos a unique offering for those seeking this exclusive opportunity.

Anamara features 24 units, with each condo having unobstructed ocean views. The condos range in size from 1,000+ to over 2,100+ square feet and offer 1, 2, or 3 bedroom floorplans. The interiors boasts with luxury finishings and ceilings ranging from 10 – 14 feet high. Choose between lower-level units with direct access to the pool & beach or upper-level units with vaulted ceilings. With a modern design, matched with an exceptional location, Anamara is a sought-after choice for beachfront living in Costa Rica.

Anamara is located in the Los Delfines Beach & Golf Community. This 134-acre, gated community has 450+ existing residences and is renowned for its rich flora and fauna. Los Delfines provides private beach access to the 6km stretch of Whale Bay, Pacific Ocean waters. The community features a spectacular golf course, ranked among the top in Costa Rica. Los Delfines is a bustling hub of year-round activity, catering to a diverse demographic with varied interests. Residents enjoy vibrant farmers’ markets, yoga sessions, aqua-fit, Zumba, golf, beach volleyball, pickle-ball, and tennis. The community’s beachfront restaurant offers a perfect spot for relaxation with stunning ocean views to complement your meal.

Anamara, Los Delfines, is located in the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s ‘Blue Zones’ and a Protected Biological Corridor that maintains the area’s environment & biodiversity. Surrounding towns provide dozens of Costa Rica’s best beaches, 100’s of shopping options, 1000’s of restaurants, and emergency & medical services. For thrill seekers, there are plenty of adventure options such as zip-lining, fishing, boating, horseback riding, and exploring secret waterfalls and hiking trails.

As the community continues to grow, Los Delfines welcomes an increasing number of visitors and new homeowners each year. With the enriching culture of Costa Rica, combined with the comforts of home, it’s easy to understand why so many have chosen this desirable location as their place to live and visit. Contact our team today to learn how you can become one of the few in Costa Rica with titled beachfront property and be part of this thriving community.

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