The time has finally arrived, and you are ready to turn in your office keys and pack away your briefcase.
Congratulations!
Now you can consider all the possibilities for your future, including where to make your home in retirement. Many retirees choose to move somewhere warm, and there is no shortage of suitable cities for retirement in the southern U.S.
While Florida may seem like the obvious choice, and does offer many benefits to retirees as well as a plethora of warm cities to choose from, you may also want to consider the following Southern cities.
Augusta, Georgia
If you are hoping to work on your golf game in retirement, Augusta, Georgia, is the southern city for you! The Masters Tournament takes place in Augusta, and Augusta also has some of the greatest golf courses in the country.
Augusta is also an excellent choice for non-golf fans, given its other entertainment options, including beautiful walking spaces, museums, and more.
In addition, Augusta offers retirees access to nearby hospitals, as well as a local airport (perfect for visiting family). Plus, Augusta has the added bonus of a break on taxes on Social Security benefits.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, is perfect for the recently retired who are looking for a small town with southern charms.
This Southern city also offers the beauty of the mountains if you are hoping to escape into nature for retirement. Fayetteville boasts regular famer’s markets and festivals that you can enjoy with all of the free time that retirement will afford you.
Like Augusta, Fayetteville also has the benefit of a local airport that families can fly into for convenient visits, as well as no taxes on Social Security benefits. The city has a close proximity to the University of Arkansas for retirees who want to engage in culture, art, and lifelong learning, and there are a variety of affordable housing options from condos and homes to retirement communities.
Charlotte, North Carolina
The mild weather is one of the top reasons you may want to consider Charlotte, North Carolina, as an option for a retirement city, but this southern spot also offers much more to recent retirees.
Charlotte offers a variety of entertainment for you to enjoy at your leisure now that you are retired, including shopping, parks, restaurants, museums, and sports (Charlotte is home to the Charlotte Panthers and Charlotte Hornets, to name two of many).
Charlotte also has a robust healthcare system, in addition to a busy nearby airport that family can fly into for visits. If you would like to make Charlotte your retirement city, there are many Charlotte houses for sale in this vibrant Southern city.
Now that you are retired, you have the time and freedom to move where you please. Since most retirees move in search of warmer weather, the south is a natural starting point when it comes to searching for the perfect retirement city for you.
With all of the options available in the three cities above, including entertainment, healthcare options, local airports, and benefits for retirees, there are plenty of amazing choices in the South.