What is the most affordable coastal area in NC?

The most affordable beach town in North Carolina is more our speed. Swansboro, about 90 minutes up the coast from Wilmington, has a median home price of $322,388. That's quite a bit more than Port Arthur, Texas, but Swansboro offers easy access to some of our favorite spots, including the Outer Banks.



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5 Inexpensive places for seniors to retire near the beach In 2023
  • 1) Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach has become well known for its vibrant entertainment scene and fantastic beaches. ...
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According to Far & Wide and Southern Living, the best small beach towns to retire in the US are Folly Beach in South Carolina, Saint Michaels in Maryland, and Cape Charles in Virginia. Many other small beach towns also exist, but retirees should choose them based on their retirement incomes and cost of living.

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The reason Myrtle Beach has a lower median home value than other popular cities in the region is largely due to the number of tourists in the area. Many of the residents have turned their homes into Air BnBs and vacation rentals, which has slightly lowered the housing market.

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Know The Facts All Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide.

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The water is pleasantly warm, and the waves are gentle but fun for families to swim in. North Myrtle Beach provides an umbrella service for those looking to rent their umbrellas for shade.

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Top choices right now for where to retire well on a limited budget include Ecuador and Nicaragua. In Ecuador, I'd recommend one spot specifically: Cuenca, a colonial city with city amenities, perhaps the best place in the Americas to retire well on little.

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