America is rich with beautiful options for snowbirds seeking sunshine and warmth out of reach of harsh northern winters. From Florida’s soft, sandy beaches to Arizona’s grand desert vistas, choosing the best location can be difficult. The team at Florida Rentals gives snowbirds the power of data to help them decide the best location for their annual winter migrations. The team examined weather conditions, population demographics, and cost of living to give us a comprehensive look at popular snowbird locations.
Unsurprisingly, Florida received the highest score of 88.19 out of 100. The scores are high due to warm weather and no snow year-round, fairly low tax rates, and a high population of people over 65, the most common snowbird demographic. The team took a closer look at Florida with a helpful analysis of counties, showing us that Citrus County, Florida, receives the highest score, followed by Highlands County.
Arizona is another prime state for snowbirds due to low precipitation, high temperatures, and snow. The beautiful desert state has low humidity, perfect for older people suffering from chronic pain due to conditions like arthritis. Out of all Arizona counties, Mohave County earned the highest score.
The team analyzed counties with at least 50,000 residents, where 25% of the population was over 65. They found that the cost of living varies dramatically among prime snowbird counties. It costs about $3,563 a month to live in Citrus County, Florida, compared to Collier County in the luxurious Naples area, which costs about $4,500 a month. Arkansas is an overlooked snowbird destination with warm weather and a very low cost of living.
Overall, the team’s analysis proved that Florida has a snowbird paradise reputation for a reason, whether they’re drawn to the weather, the strong over-65 social culture, or the cost of living.
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