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TOP RANKED COASTAL CITIES

Of the places in our 99 retirement city survey on or near the east, west or gulf coast, these five rank as the best places to retire. Each city ranks high in a number of quality of life traits.

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Port Townsend, WA	Ranks high in: Home Price Appreciation, Air Quality, Climate, Walkability Population: 9,527 City Type: West Coast, Mountains, National Parks Climate Type: Temperate & Dry Local Resources: Find homes for sale in Port Townsend!
Bellingham, WA	Ranks high in: Home Price Appreciation, Air Quality, Climate Population: 87,574 City Type: West Coast, Mountains, National Parks Climate Type: Temperate & Humid Local Resources: Find homes for sale in Bellingham!
Half Moon Bay, CA	Ranks high in: Home Price Appreciation, Family Income, Crime, Home Energy Use, Climate, Walkability Population: 12,697 City Type: West Coast, Mountains, Wine Country Climate Type: Temperate & Dry Local Resources: Find homes for sale in Half Moon Bay!
Boca Raton, FL	Ranks high in: Building Permit Growth, Family Income Population: 96,114 City Type: East Coast, Lakes & Rivers, College Town Climate Type: Warm & Humid Local Resources: Find homes for sale in Boca Raton!
Coos Bay, OR	Ranks high in: Big City Home Price Comparison, Climate, Walkability Population: 16,292 City Type: West Coast Climate Type: Temperate & Humid Local Resources: Find homes for sale in Coos Bay!

Five more cities on or near the east, west or gulf coasts, in rank order, include: Kailua, Oahu, HI, Melbourne, FL, Stamford, CT, Monterey, CA, Annapolis, MD.

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