7. Old Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida — Best Urban Retirement Neighborhood
Old Northeast in St. Petersburg is one of Florida’s most desirable urban retirement neighborhoods, offering historic homes, tree-lined streets, and walkable access to Tampa Bay’s waterfront.
Florida’s zero income tax and Social Security benefit exemption make St. Petersburg a powerful choice for retirement income planning. Old Northeast’s proximity to St. Anthony’s Hospital and the broader BayCare Health System ensures excellent Medicare and Medicare Advantage provider access.
The neighborhood appeals to culturally active retirees who value museums, arts venues, restaurants, and community events alongside their retirement lifestyle. Senior-friendly transportation and walkability reduce retirement living costs.
Retirement financial planning services are plentiful across St. Petersburg, encompassing IRA management, retirement withdrawal strategies, and long-term care insurance planning.
Property values in Old Northeast have appreciated steadily, making homes here both a lifestyle choice and a sound retirement real estate investment for those incorporating home equity into their broader retirement financial plan.
8. Roswell, Georgia — Best Atlanta-Area Retirement Neighborhood
Roswell, a historic suburb north of Atlanta, is one of Georgia’s premier retirement neighborhoods. Georgia offers some of the most generous retirement income tax exemptions in the Southeast, with retirees able to exclude substantial amounts of retirement income — including Social Security benefits, pension income, and retirement account distributions — from state taxation.
Roswell’s established neighborhoods, excellent parks, and vibrant downtown make it an appealing retirement relocation destination. The proximity to Atlanta’s world-class healthcare system — including Emory Healthcare and Northside Hospital — ensures top-tier Medicare coverage and specialist access.
Senior living communities and assisted living facilities in Roswell are modern and well-managed. Retirement planning professionals, estate planning attorneys, and Medicare insurance advisors are well-represented in the North Atlanta suburbs.
For retirees who value urban access without urban density, and who want to maximise retirement tax savings, Roswell offers a compelling and financially smart retirement neighborhood choice.
not for me
I don’t like the hot desert, nor high prices in CA, nor cold MI. And how comfortable is FL when a hurricane is bearing down? The last thing retirees need is to pack the car and get in traffic and try to get out if town. Only a fool would choose some of these places.
You’re absolutely right! Whoever wrote this misguided piece must be one of our new genius college grads.
Just two examples. I lived in Carmel – rented, of course. Avg. Tiny home price $2.5 mil and most homes are owned by weekend tech bros. Carmel was nice in 1995. Now – its a soulless empty place most days. As for The Villages 50,000 homes, prices are dropping thru the roof. Nobody is buying them. Not a good place to be. I live on the Oregon coast, and everyday its an endless parade of out of state license plates looking for greener grass.
I have lived in Delaware for the last seven years. We have no sales tax and the property tax is much lower than New Jersey where we lived for 38 years. There are plenty of places to eat out and Philadelphia is a short distance away. Our very quiet neighborhood is the Marshallton section of Wilmington.