Sunset Beach is a small and affluent beach town of just over 3,000 people on the southern end of North Carolina. It is just north of Myrtle Beach and south of Wilmington.   The average age here (68) is relatively high, reflecting its popularity as a retirement spot. Other nearby towns on this site worth checking out include Ocean Isle Beach…...

Hilton Head is a retirement community located on an island of the same name at the extreme southern edge of South Carolina. This area of just under 35,000 is known for its beautiful beaches and fabulous golf courses. Of its population of 37,661 (2020 census), the majority are active adults 55+ who choose this island and the surrounding area as…...

Winston-Salem, North Carolina is an intriguing name for a city. It was named to a list of the “Top 10 Value Towns for Retirees in 2007”. Two of the world’s top-selling cigarettes are eponymous with this popular retirement community. RJ Reynolds started his tobacco business here in 1874. Salem was founded first - it was settled to be a Moravian…...

Lake Keowee is a very large reservoir in north-central South Carolina, just west of Greenville. It is not a town but a region. Keoweek Creek and some surrounding territory was inundated when the reservoir was created. The area is sparsely populated but becoming a hot development spot for active adult/55+ communities, as well as an area for second homes.  Some…...