23. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has long been a popular vacation destination thanks to its beautiful beaches and warm Southern hospitality. However, many don’t realize that it’s a surprisingly affordable city for retirement, with a median home value of $197,000. Myrtle Beach also has one of the lowest property tax rates of any beach city in the United States, so don’t worry about hidden fees in your escrow account eating away at your retirement savings. While Myrtle Beach has had a rougher reputation in the past, the city has invested money in urban renewal and a beautiful new 1.2-mile boardwalk.
Myrtle Beach features one of the best minor-league baseball parks in the nation, so baseball fans can enjoy seeing up and comers and rehabbing major league stars. There are also 60 miles of beautiful undeveloped beaches along the grand strand that Myrtle Beach lies on, so there will be no shortage of beach adventures for retirees. South Carolina boasts beautiful weather with slightly less humidity than Gulf destinations but still has warm, mild winters. Motorcycle enthusiasts no doubt already know that Myrtle Beach hosts the infamous Myrtle Beach Bike Week, which sees thousands of cyclists roaring into town on Memorial Day.