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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Myles VanDuzer is it really $$$$$? curious we are close to it prob. less than an hour. we are in the hood, but great neighbors.
Where in Florida? I can’t find a listing?
They are a bunch of liars. Ron DeSantis is a great governor and he loves America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why would we not be thrilled with SpaceX?
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.