Are you searching for that great place to retire?
The 25 best places to retire in the USA have been published by Forbes and not surprisingly Clemson, South Carolina secured position 12, overall.
Our low cost of living, four moderate seasons, pristine lakes and the proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, all play a role.
Forbes weighed data on nearly 500 cities from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The most important factors were economic: overall cost of living and home prices as compared with national averages, and general state tax climate for retirees.
Retirees now want to keep fit and active. So Forbes looked at ratings for attributes that encourage an active retirement, such as boating, biking, hiking and walking.
College towns, which often provide enhanced cultural and sports related opportunities for their communities were also a factor.
Finally water and mountain environments, promoting a healthy outdoor lifestyle rounded out the list.
Here is what Forbes had to say about Clemson……
Pros: college town,warm climate, above-average air quality, cost of living about national average, typical home price $135,000, good state tax climate, low crime, high walkability rank.
Cons: None.
Clemson is the home of Clemson University which boasts a top 20 ranking for public universities and offers both lifelong learning opportunities and a vast array of cultural and sporting venues.
The large student and staff population, also insures a plethora of diverse shopping and dining opportunities.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Clemson University provides a myraid of courses, excursions, outdoor adventure, cinima and special interests groups designed for the 50+ residents.
The goal is to create and support a stimulating, interactive lifelong learning community.
Our Keller Williams team has decades of area experience along the shores of Lake Keowee, Lake Jocasee and Lake Hartwell and can find your perfect retirement home or that pre-retirement “get away” property that will bring joy and breadth to your life.
