Population: 463,172
Share of population age 60+: 33%
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,436
Median monthly rent: $1,126

Located on Florida’s Atlantic coast, Port St. Lucie combines a reasonable cost of living with high marks for desirability. Port St. Lucie also scored well on the happiness metric, largely due to residents reporting a lack of stress in their economic life, according to a Gallup survey. In addition to the ocean beaches, you can explore the freshwater marshes at Savannas Preserve State Park and the boardwalk trails at Hillmoor Lake Park. Sports enthusiasts can check out the New York Mets spring training at Clover Park.

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*Statistics and pictures provided by: U.S. News & World Report