Melbourne
On the east side of Florida, we have Melbourne, and it did make the list of best towns to retire in. After all, what could be better than some quaint neighborhoods? Though some of you may not be so thrilled with the fact that it is very close to Elon Musk’s SpaceX station, which likes to fly both people and cargo into space, the close proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral may make up for it.
Otherwise, it is quite a large town, with a population of almost 600,000 people, and not that bad for the pockets if we stop to look at how much it would cost you to rent in the area. The average monthly rent comes to under $1,100, and if you plan to buy, the average home price is around $217,400. If you plan to sell your old home and relocate herein Florida, we don’t think you would have to worry that much about it!
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How can you not mention The Villages! It’s the largest retirement community in the world for a reason. I lived there 8 years and loved it. Don’t even need a car and 3000 clubs to join for any interest.
Not to be offensive but in Florida it’s known as the STD capital also. ^5 🙂 We almost moved there and then we started hearing this rumor ^5
Then why did you leave after 8 years?
I had a winter home in the town of Palm Bay, Florida, which is right next to Melbourne. It was in a gated 65+ senior community, and all the stores and restaurants were right across the street. It’s a beautiful little town, with proximity to the larger Melbourne, and very reasonable. I loved being able to go out in my front yard, and watch the rockets go up at Cape Kennedy. The weather was wonderful, with an average of 70 degrees all winter. We only had two cold snaps where it got cold, but never below freezing. I highly recommend Palm Bay for retirees. You get the small town peacefulness, but also get the big town access. The beach is like ten minutes away, and it is halfway between Jacksonville and Miami. The senior community kept us busy with dances, dinners, games, classes, bingo, and various activities. The senior center offered trips that were very reasonable. You can’t beat Florida for a good retirement!
right wing pineapples living there
Myles, I wondered the exact same thing. My brother has lived there for 6 years and says it is the most wonderful place he has ever been.
Why would we not be thrilled with SpaceX?
Way too conservative and the rumors of promiscuity and rampant STD’s doesn’t sound speaking to be. Also state in quite a mess under DeSantis. Not for everyone.
If the state is such a mess under Desantis, then why are people flocking to Florida and leaving all of these blue states?
That was my first thought also. As a married gay man I couldn’t conceive of being welcomed in The Villages. Florida, under DeSantis, is now completely off the list of possibilities. When reading daily news articles starting with “Florida man…” it is apparent to me that there are better places with less drama to be found.
I am sure there are better places for you
Way too overblown. Florida is great, better than the democratic cities. They are crime ridden.
My first year in the Navy after basic training was Key West, FLA. & I loved the weather, on the coldest nights I went into town, wore casual pants, short sleeve sport shirt & a light windbreaker, slept under a sheet & light blanket, loved it.
Florida used to be New York with palm trees. Now it’s to the right of Texas. The politics are raw, rude, and leaning toward Gilead. Families should avoid it. The schools are not supported by state budgets, the attacks on fine books and even colleges is shameful, voting can be a frightening experience, a terrible and threatening place for LGBQ+ people, and families do not know if one of their children is not straight. That happens later after the education system has already failed them. Righty seniors think it’s paradise. People carry guns, young women can’t obtain appropriate healthcare, schools are a mess, and diversity is smothered. As a lefty senior, formerly active in politics, I do not anticipate a swing toward even the center for at least a generation. I’m sick of the rancor and have recently moved away to a blue state. The people are much more respectful and polite. Remember, Florida used to be a slave state and the deep and painful divisions are it’s heritage. The love of or hatred of Cuba is a big factor. Why so many righties hate socialists (they think we all are) and communists and are fine with a fascist dictator, I’ll never know. So do your homework folks, before you move to Florida. If you think you can avoid the scourge, think again. It permeates everything.
Chris – If you think FL is not welcoming to gays, you haven’t been to Key West – it’s a haven for the LGBT + community.
I love FL & Gov DeSantis.
If you don;t like Florida and what it offers, move away, I’m sure Chicago, LA, NYC, SF, Boston, Philly, anyplace in New Jersey, Delaware, Asheville, even Denver, will welcome you with open arms and be happy to take your income.
They are a bunch of liars. Ron DeSantis is a great governor and he loves America.
Most everyone saw in real-time the traitor-fest that occurred on January 6th at the Capitol. After that despicable day led by the Traitor In Chief himself, there is nothing that anyone can say or do that will cause me to ever respect/support “you know who” or anyone who supports “you know who” or the entire Gross, Pathetic, Obnoxious (GOP) party ever again.