The beaches most Americans dream about retiring to, think Malibu, the Hamptons, and Miami, have long since priced out anyone without a portfolio to match. But lesser-known coastal towns across the U.S. still offer the lifestyle retirees are after: mild weather, salt air, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace, without the premium price tag.
To find them, our team at FinanceBuzz analyzed Zillow home value and rent data and U.S. Census demographics across hundreds of cities, filtering for genuine beach access, affordable housing, and tax environments that can help you stretch your retirement dollars further. Here are the cities worth considering.
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1. Corpus Christi, Texas
Average home value: $216,242…