Handsmill on Lake Wylie
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rincon, Puerto Rico
What It Is Like to Retire in Rincon
Rincon is a famous surfing and beach town on the northwestern corner of Puerto Rico. The town rode to fame on the basis of the 1968 world surfing championships which were held here. Now many people come here for the beach, diving, and other water sports. Dubbed the "Caribbean's Hawaii," winter waves here can approach 25–30 feet in height, near the surf on Oahu's north shore. The most famous surfing beaches are Little Malibu, Tres Palmas, Maria's, Indicators, Domes, Pools, Sandy Beach and Antonio's. Prime surfing season is from November through March. Nearby towns with American expatriate communities include the Aguadilla, Isabela areas. Photo of Punta Higueras Lighthouse courtesy of Wikipedia and Oquendo. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0/.
Where to Retire in Rincon and Home Prices
There is an area near the ocean with condominiums and nice homes. Zillow lists some of them with prices typically in the mid $100's. One of the communities is Ensenada del Mar Condominium.
What Is Special about Rincon
Great surfing, diving, and beaches on Puerto Rico's northwest corner. A very relaxed lifestyle. Here is what we read at a Yahoo listserv from someone living in Rincon: "Prices of food and utilities, comparable to the states. Housing less expensive. Cars more. But it's warm year round. I can go to the beach anytime. Pace of life is slower than the states, but I love it.
There is a farmer's market in town twice a month. There are several health food stores in area. There is a coop in town and they provide organic veggies once a week." http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110308114631AANPxCY
What Is Not Special about Rincon
Some people will not be comfortable living in Puerto Rico - they might fear the crime, the slower lifestyle, and, if they can't speak Spanish, the language barrier. Some say you should have your head examined before retiring in Puerto Rico, while others love it.
Who Will Like Retirement in Rincon
Folks who are famiilar with Puerto Rico and living there.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism
Climate and Physical Environment
The temperature is warm year round in Rincon. Summer and fall brings the risk of hurricanes.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Port Townsend Washington is located on the extreme northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, just across Puget Sound from Seattle. Port Townsend was a thriving port settlement before Seattle was founded - unfortunately the Union Pacific Railroad bypassed it, sending the thriving community into an economic tailspin. While bad for the people who lived here then, this event was serendipitous for the many baby boomer retirees who are now thinking about making it their retirement community.
The reason is that Port Townsend had an incomparable stock of great Victorian buildings and houses that were never "remodeled" (read: butchered). Port Townsend is considered one of the prettiest towns anywhere, and keeps getting named to all of the "best 100 places to retire lists". Most of the town is preserved as a national historic district. It has an incomparable setting on the water and with views of the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympic Mountains on its west. Along Water Street the lovely brick buildings are home to bed and breakfasts, restaurants, offices, and galleries. Victorian homes and churches surround the county courthouse high above the water.
Where to Live
Although many people in retirement choose to live in one of the Victorian homes in the downtown, the Port Townsend area is also home to many active adult communities (see link at top right). Two of the most popular are the Kala Point and Cape George developments which are about 4 and 8 miles from town respectively.
Real Estate Values
Prices vary in the various Port Townsend developments, starting just under $200,000 and ranging up over $1 million. There is also an assisted living as well as a nursing home in town. The median home price in Port Townsend in late 2009 was over $250,000.
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