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Sun City Center, FL
Below $100k – Mid $600s
6,235 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
New and Resale Homes
Sun City Center, FL
Below $100k – High $200s
5,277 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Attached
Resale Homes Only
Spring Hill, FL
Below $100k – Low $300s
3,452 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Trinity, FL
Mid $100s – Low $400s
1,800 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club
San Antonio, FL
Low $100s – High $200s
1,500 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Hudson, FL
Low $100s – High $200s
1,410 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Spring Hill, FL
Low $100s – Mid $200s
1,108 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Wimauma, FL
Mid $100s – High $300s
1,000 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
New and Resale Homes
Apollo Beach, FL
Mid $100s – High $200s
866 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
New and Resale Homes
Brooksville, FL
Low $100s – High $100s
800 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
New Port Richey, FL
Below $100k – Mid $200s
800 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Condos
Resale Homes Only
Land O' Lakes, FL
Mid $100s – Mid $400s
755 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
The Central Gulf Coast region of Florida stretches along 200 miles of coast from the Florida Panhandle south to Sarasota. It includes communities such as Crystal River, New Port Richey, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice. It also includes places further inland such as Inverness, Brooksville, Dade City and Sun City Center. The region has always been popular amongst retirees and continues to remain a favorite destination as it offers lower than average prices and numerous age-restricted active retirement communities and active adult communities that have been popular with the 55+ crowd. In fact, all seven of the counties making up this region (Citrus County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County and Sarasota County) all rank in the top 25 retirement destination counties in the country. Many of the people that choose this region for retirement are moving from the Midwest. As a result, the area seems to adhere to more conservative Midwestern values in terms of architecture, congestion and lifestyle as opposed to the more heavily populated Atlantic coast of Florida which seems to be favored by New Englanders. The Central Gulf Coast area is home to over 3.4 million people - many of which are retirement age.
The Central Gulf Coast is comprised of two distinct regions. The northern section, consisting of Citrus County, Hernando County and Pasco County, is an area of low-lying gulf coast made up of a patchwork of rivers and marshes. There are no barrier islands along the coast and, as a result, beaches are rare. Further inland, the low-lying land rises to form beautiful rolling hills and lakes. The southern section of this region, consisting of cities like Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, is protected by barrier islands. The area is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. Most of the communities here are close to the ocean or situated around Tampa Bay.
Real estate prices in the Central Gulf Region are generally lower than the rest of Florida, with the exception of Pinellas County where prices in landlocked St. Petersburg and Clearwater are higher than most Florida communities. Numerous mobile home parks line the coast along U.S. Highway 19 in the northern part of this region. Further inland and south of Tampa, a number of age-restricted active retirement communities and active adult communities have begun popping up in small towns and unincorporated areas. Some retirees are forgoing the typical retirement destinations and active retirement communities in the area and instead are choosing charming nineteenth-century homes scattered among the small towns of the region.
The weather is a big draw for many of the retirees that settle in the area. The climate of this region is generally slightly warmer and less humid in the summer and cooler in the winter than the Atlantic coast. The weather in the Central Gulf Coast is generally the same throughout the region with the exception of areas further inland not being as tempered by the Gulf as the coastal parts. As a result, places further from the ocean tend to be hotter in the summer and cooler in the winter. Average July temperatures range from a low of 68 to a high of 84. Winters are especially comfortable as January highs usually top out at 70 and nighttime lows rarely drop below 50. The area experiences approximately 45 inches of rain annually.
The area is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities. The beaches of Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton and St. Petersburg are among the most scenic in all of Florida. Residents of the area enjoy the fishing, snorkeling, diving and golf that the area has to offer. Plus, there are several pro sports teams in the region and several Major League Baseball teams that temporarily reside in the area for spring training.
The Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg areas are home to several concert halls and performing arts centers. There are a number of art galleries in the region, such as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. In addition, the Crystal River State Archaeological Site and Museum provides a glimpse into the regions history.
When the grandkids come to visit there are a number of great destinations in the area, such as Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park where you can watch manatees swim from an underwater viewing room. Plus, the region is home to Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium and numerous water parks. In addition, Orlando and its many attractions is only an hour away.
The area offers a number of great programs for active adults who want to engage in lifelong learning. Numerous community colleges and even a couple state universities offer a variety of programs for the 55+ crowd who want to continue their education. The large population of the area and strong business climate means that there is plenty of opportunity for part and full-time employment. In addition, the more than 70 hospitals in the region provide great healthcare for the areas large population of older adults.
