[justjim]

Recently I have read several articles about Retirees moving from Florida to other States. Some even going to States like Delaware, New York, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky and even midwestern states like Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. Some of this information on Facebook and other social media sites. Realtor.com just posted an interesting article on this topic “America’s Most Popular State For Retirement is Losing Its Edge”. Retirement states most popular to move to are the Carolina’s and Georgia.

Primary reasons for leaving the sunshine state: Too hot and humid, hurricanes, too crowded, cost of living, especially housing, insurance skyrocketing, etc. The fact there is no state Income tax didn’t seem a good reason to stay because many pensions not taxed anyway.

We recently had good friends (compared housing cost) and they chose North Carolina over Florida. They had visited The Villages a couple of times. Is Florida losing its edge? You can’t back a“yes”using statistics.

[village dreamer]

the next move i make , will be 6 feet down

[manaboutown]

A long time friend who had lived in Miami her whole life moved to Asheville, NC to be near her daughter and granddaughter. Her only comment was it seemed to be getting hotter in Miami. She is in her early 70s.

[gatorbill1]

No no no

[CarlR33]

Sounds familiar, LOL, it’s a personal decision. If everyone leaves then somewhere else is meca?
Are you happy you made The Villages your retirement home?

[Topspinmo]

Probably. Older I get the less I can do.

[Stu from NYC]

Very happy here glad we came down here.

Has been a very hot summer, in hindsight should have traveled somewhere cooler for a few weeks.

[ThirdOfFive]

The Villages is not for everyone. People leave for a variety of reasons. But compared to where my wife and I hail from (Minnesota) it is paradise!

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by justjim

We recently had good friends (compared housing cost) and they chose North Carolina over Florida. They had visited The Villages a couple of times.

We considered the Myrtle Beach area and went there for two consecutive winters only to find at least half of everything closed and both times we got freezing temperatures with both freezing rain and snow forcing the golf courses to close. That’s when we decided on the Villages. If you don’t want winter, north of Florida doesn’t cut it. We have no regrets, the only two things I dislike about Florida is all the lightning and insurance cost, both homeowners and auto.

[asianthree]

Florida isn’t for everyone, many in TV have the ability to vaca to cooler states visiting family and friends. Some like us have more than one home, and can travel to see seasons change.
In TV hurricane weather isn’t a factor for us, insurance is less in TV than our northern homes, car insurance about the same. As far as lighting storms, doesn’t effect us anymore than the tornadoes, straight winds and severe thunderstorms with loss of power summer or winter for days.

I am not a fan of heat, enjoy fall and snow, spouse can’t handle the cold. So here we are, but have multiple options

[Teed_Off]

I’m glad I moved here and so are the many friends I’ve made. If you’re not happy here then I’ll be glad to see the door hit your rear on the way to your new home and naysayers be gone 😄

[Papa_lecki]

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[Dond1959]

I love these types of posts. There are also numerous articles about people moving away from Florida. I am a numbers guy and every year the numbers tell me there are a lot more people coming to the state than leaving. When that reverses then we can talk.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by justjim

Delaware, New York, Michigan, Illinois

Primary reasons for leaving the sunshine state: Too hot and humid, too crowded, cost of living, especially housing, insurance skyrocketing, etc. The fact there is no state Income tax didn’t seem a good reason to stay because many pensions not taxed anyway.

These don't align so it doesn't make sense. Those states are more crowded, more expensive and really cold in the winter which is a wash IMO for the heat and humidity. The lack of state income tax can be huge depending on where your income comes from.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Teed_Off

I’m glad I moved here and so are the many friends I’ve made. If you’re not happy here then I’ll be glad to see the door hit your rear on the way to your new home and naysayers be gone 😄

Idiotic statements such as this is what gives TV a bad rap to outsiders.