Daytona Beach, Florida Makes Best Retirement List
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Datyona Beach, Florida Is An Affordable Retirement City
Daytona Beach , Florida has been rated as one of the best retirement places and specifically, Daytona Beach and the surrounding communities. The Daytona area remains one of Florida’s best kept secrets due the affordable cost of living, particularly in comparison to other Florida cities. Warm 
weather, a variety of outdoor activities, beaches and a welcoming community make Daytona, Florida not only a popular tourist attraction but a location seniors should consider when retiring.
Daytona made AARP’s Best Retirement List as a location which offers retirement for less than $30,000 a year. The tax structure is helpful in making Daytona affordable as pensions are exempt from state tax and there is no tax on Social Security benefits. Senior developments, condos and apartments are abundant and help lower the cost of living distinctively.
The Census Bureau calculates: the median home price at $121,000, average of 2.2 people per household, median household income of $27,762 and home ownership at 47%.
Location and Ocean Access
Daytona is located approximately 51 miles north of Orlando and 240 miles north of Miami. The population of the entire community which encompasses Deltona, Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach is estimated at over 500,000; population of Daytona Beach at 62,000 plus in 2013.
Easy access to the ocean is one of the perks of living in the Daytona area. Local access to the Atlantic and travel to the Gulf allows all ocean and beach lovers their choice of sports and leisure activities. Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Flager Beach and the Canaveral National Seashore are within easy reach in Daytona.
Daytona Chamber of Commerce
The Daytona Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable resource to navigate your trip to Daytona whether it be for a vacation or as a newly established resident. The site has a relocation page with all the pertinent links to local offices, government entities, hospitals, recreation and sporting events.
Daytona Beach Excels In Sports
The weather in Daytona makes it a conducive to a variety of sports whether as a participant or observer. It is usually humid subtropical and you will observe that summers are mostly wet and hot while winters are mild and warm. Walking the beaches with the easy access to the ocean is popular or exercise or to watch the sunrise and sunset while enjoying the local cuisine.
Daytona is headquarters to the USTA, LPGA, and NASCAR. The always popular Daytona 500 is the annual event at the Daytona International Speedway which also holds a variety of races throughout the year. The Daytona Tortugas are the minor league team and are the Class A- Advanced team of the Cincinnati Reds. Join the Datyona Tortugas Silver Slugger Club and receive an array of membership perks and freebies along with free Tuesday entrance for games at the Jackie Robinson Park.
Fishing is and remains one of the most popular sporting activities due to the easy ocean access in and from Daytona. Daytona Pier is famous for its’ pier fishing along with Sunglow Pier and Main Street Pier.
The Ames Park Fishing Dock, Halifax Harbor Marina are also popular local fishing establishments and for those who love the competition, the King of the Inlet Fishing series offers tournaments through the season. Off shore charters cater to both the novice and experts and are easily arranged for full or half day sessions.
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