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In reply to the discussion: Hey retired DUers...any retirement location recommendations? [View all]csziggy
(34,119 posts)Though there are not as many as I'd like.
I live outside Tallahassee and it is in the middle of a blue zone. Living costs are cheaper up here in North Florida, winters are a bit colder than the rest of the state, but the hurricane hits are fewer than down south.
The median home price is about $200,000 but that means there are a lot of places available for less. One advantage is the universities provide a lot of cultural features not normally found in a community this small, plus since so many students stay in town, the people are highly educated. There are strong liberal groups which are always ready to welcome newcomers.
With the state capital here, we do get an influx of Republicans every year for a few months, but at least they don't stay here very long. And they provide amble opportunities to protest their actions!
If you're looking, stay in Leon, Jefferson and Gadsden Counties - Wakulla is cheaper but very, very red, as are most of the counties east and west of here and along the coast.