Looking for the Perfect Place to Retire?
Take a peek into why Palm Beach is right for retirees
You’ve worked hard all your life, and with retirement on the horizon, all you can think about is finding a nice quiet place to relax and live out your golden years. Perhaps somewhere warm, with plenty of choices when it comes to golf courses, beaches, and restaurants. With highly rated doctors and medical facilities nearby and a low crime rate. Well, we have good news for you: what you’re describing sounds a whole lot like Palm Beach! But these are only a couple of the reasons why you should make a Palm Beach, Florida retirement plan.
Privacy...Without Sacrificing Modern Amenities
Palm Beach is a perfect balance between a big city and a small town, offering the benefits of each. It’s just a short drive to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, which flies direct to over 140 domestic and international destinations, so you’re never far away from where you’d like to go, and it makes it easier for friends and family to visit! Its atmosphere feels like paradise, with lush green trees, grass, and flowers that grow pretty much all year round. But since you’re still about an hour from Fort Lauderdale, the city itself is easily accessible, and you have the added bonus of not having to worry as much about all the traffic and congestion.
You’ll Be in Good Company
Palm Beach is a city that’s uniquely positioned especially for retirees, as over 53% of the 8,000 or so residents are over the age of 65 (according to Forbes), meaning you’ll be surrounded by people around your age who are living the same or similar lifestyle as you are. Palm Beach has a median income of around $137K, so it’s perfect for those more affluent people wishing to live a little more luxuriously during their retirement.
Exploring the Arts Scene
Palm Beach has a number of amazing museums, art galleries, music, and theatre events that satisfy one’s desire for arts and culture all year long. Popular museums include The Society of the Four Arts, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and the Ragtops Automobile Museum. The city also puts on a number of events each year, like Artisphere, FotoFusion, and the Palm Beach Book Festival. Not to mention there are a ton of traveling arts, theatre, dance, and music acts that come to perform in Palm Beach, so there’s always something fun to do!
Golf, Tennis, & Horses - Oh My!
Because there are so many retirement communities in Palm Beach, there are seemingly endless ways to spend your well-earned free days. Known as Florida’s “golf capital,” there are over 160 golf courses in Palm Beach county that are open year-round for play, so you’ll definitely want to bring your clubs with you! If golf isn’t your thing, there are also tennis courts, watersports, equestrian centers, boating opportunities, and more. And don’t forget about the bright, white sandy beaches!
Award-Winning Bars And Restaurants
Living in Palm Beach also offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy world class dining featuring cuisine from all around the world. Whatever you’re craving, there’s a good chance that there’s a restaurant in Palm Beach that’s making it (and well!). Whether you’re a whiskey drinker, cocktail fan, or a wino, the bars in Palm Beach are well-stocked and expertly crafted.
Feels Like Summer Year Round
With average low temperatures in December hovering only around 60 degrees, you can kiss your days of shoveling snow goodbye! Everyday feels like summertime in Palm Beach, and most days are full of bright sunshine and warm breezes coming in off the ocean. Paradise is what you make of it, and in Palm Beach there are plenty of ways to make the most of your retirement. When you’re ready to find your retirement home in Florida, NV’s friendly and knowledgeable real estate agents are here to help!