Survey Results Part 1: Topretirements Members Overwhelmingly Plan to Move
Category: Retirement Planning
July 7, 2016 — If you have been curious about how your plans for retirements stack up with other baby boomers, look no further. The almost 1200 community-minded members who responded to last week’s “How Much Do You Expect to Receive in Retirement” survey have answered your question. We will report on the results in 2 phases; Part 1 concentrates on the “Where You’ll Move” questions in the survey. In Part 2 we will explore the renting vs. buying, financing, and 55+ appropriate construction topics – as well as a summary of of the over 500 comments made about your plans for moving in retirement. Here is the link to the consolidated article of all results to the survey – Members Will Retire Out of State and More.
One thing we do know for sure, Topretirements members are far more
Comments on "Survey Results Part 1: Topretirements Members Overwhelmingly Plan to Move"
Ron says:
I am unclear in the responses. One stated that 76% planned to move and that the main reason was for the weather.
But the next response stated they would move within the same state.
Not sure how you can stay in the same state and have improved weather.
Oh well
Editor's note: Good catch Ron, you are reading carefully! That was a typo - should have said "Out of State", now corrected. Thank you! (of course the weather can be very different in a State like California, but not usually so much).
Mary Jane says:
For example in the state of California there are differences of weather depending if you're living in northern or southern CA.
SandySW says:
Mary Jane you're right again about CA. There are differences in weather ( and prices of real estate ) even within San Diego County. You can drive in the snow from Julian (which is about 3500 feet in elevation); pass through the desert where it can be 100 degrees (Warner Springs I think); to the beach and bay in downtown San Diego where it's around 75 degrees - all within 60-75 miles ! But then, only you, Bubbajog, Huel Howswer, and I need to know the hidden value and secrets of CA.
Bubbajog says:
Amen to that SandySW!!
Marcia says:
We live in Northern California in what is also known as Silicon Valley. This area has many microclimates. I can go to San Francisco and when I come home to the South Bay it can be 10 to 15° warmer. Farther East, it can be 5° or more and the heat is very dry. San Francisco is foggy and can be very chilly in the summer. Amazing diversity of weather in a small area.
SandySW says:
We have friends in PA who sold their home; rent the most affordable apartment in their small home town year-round, and own a home in Florida. I thought that was a good snow- bird idea and the best of the two worlds they like the best.
Jen says:
I live in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We have 4 seasons and many years of extended spring and summer. Although some winters can bring snow that last to long, which is great if your a avid skier. Most recently, our area has been inundated with great resorts that feature indoor year round water parks, great family fun.
But we need to downsize, and want to rent for a while somewhere easy going near the water. All these 55+ communities are looking for buyers, I'd like to look for a active community that welcomes renter near water and close to walking distance to amenities. We have so much to offer as a couple, but want excitement within a community, any suggestions?