Senior Trends in Chice of Where To Live
Although many Americans still travel to the south to enjoy their retirement years, studies show that an increasing number of seniors are moving back home to the North. Other seniors are moving in a more northerly direction but are settling somewhere in the middle. They have become know as "half-backs." The University of Florida uses the term "temporary migration" to document this trend. It was determined that many of those seniors who moved to Florida went there seeking a change in lifestyle but returned home within six months. Younger families who had moved to Florida were inclined to stay longer.
We have good friends that live 6 months in Florida and 6 months in West Virginia.
Barbara,
Your post is so accurate.
I live and work on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Many folks buy to retire here then at retirement move here full time. Our climate is mild but we still have 4 seasons. Family loves to visit because of our beaches.
It's interesting to see that when medical issues begin to arise as people get into their late 70's, some begin to think about moving back home (usually the north east( to be near their children.
Barbara: Absolutely true. A large percentage of our buyer base in North Georgia are second home owners/baby boomers and are typically looking to retire here in the near future. They have found the North Georgia mountains to be as you say "halfback" between Florida and states more northwardly. They get to experience the changing seasons and mild winter snows here.
Barbara, Very interesting post. I work with mostly referrals to Latin America. I get lots of clients who are moving to Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama because the weather is so nice and the life style -- especially medical is affordable. I really haven't seen too many want to move back, so that is a difference. Thanks for sharing.