Where do Florida snowbirds live?

Using airport access and reasonable cost of living as our two key factors, the most popular destination for snowbirds are locations within a short drive of the Tampa and Orlando airports, but there are also plenty of great options near Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and Fort Myers.



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Get an RV you're comfortable living in for the winter. Longer stay rentals in Florida are expensive. So, you could offset the cost of an RV in just a couple years. Granted, it won't be a luxurious life in a condo by the beach. But, if your goal is simply to escape the snow, it's a much more affordable way of doing so.

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The Gulf coast also gets colder during the winter, whereas the Atlantic coast of Florida stays warm all year. If you're looking to go swimming throughout the colder months, the east coast would be more suitable, he said.

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Downsize a Current Home Moving to a one- or two-bedroom home can save money. Snowbirds looking to stay on a budget may choose to spend more money on a new home in a desired area and downsize a current home. Downsizing means moving to a smaller home, which generally costs less, both in price and maintenance.

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What state has the most snowbirds? Florida tends to have the most snowbirds, with upwards of 810,000 retirees flocking to the Sunshine State each winter to soak up the warm weather and enjoy beautiful white sand beaches.

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Sarasota, FL Frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. and one of the best places to retire, the Florida Gulf Coast city of Sarasota offers warm weather throughout the year with summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s and winter temperatures as high as 70 degrees.

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Key West, Florida: Not only has Key West never experienced snow, it's never seen frost, ice, or sleet either. That's because Florida's low latitude and low elevation hinder temperatures from getting cold enough for snow to fall, let alone accumulate on the ground.

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Florida is a favorite among retirees hoping to endeavor in the snowbird lifestyle. On average, the lifetime cost of a timeshare purchased at retirement can range anywhere from $60,000-$70,000. This average includes a start-up fee of nearly $25,000 and includes a $1,000 annual fee for an average term of 30 years.

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