Top reasons you should RETIRE to Greenville, SC
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Are you considering where to spend your golden years? Look no further than Greenville, South Carolina, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Palmetto State. In this video, we'll explore the top benefits of retiring in Greenville, share some fantastic communities to consider, and discuss a couple of aspects to keep in mind before making your decision.
*Benefit #1: Ideal Weather*
Greenville boasts a unique climate with all four distinct seasons. Say goodbye to sweltering summers and embrace the charm of crisp autumns, mild winters, and vibrant springs. Plus, you'll appreciate the lower humidity levels compared to other retirement hotspots in the region.
*Benefit #2: Golfers' Paradise*
Calling all golf enthusiasts! Greenville offers an array of picturesque golf courses that cater to players of all skill levels. Tee off against stunning backdrops and enjoy the game year-round, thanks to the favorable climate.
*Benefit #3: Disaster-Free Zone*
One less thing to worry about! Greenville is not prone to natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your retirement haven is stable and secure.
*Benefit #4: Affordable Living*
Retirement should be worry-free, and Greenville offers just that. The cost of living here is remarkably affordable, allowing you to stretch your retirement savings further and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
*Benefit #5: Outdoor Adventures*
Embrace the great outdoors in Greenville! Whether you're into hiking, biking, or simply strolling in beautiful parks, this city has it all. Explore the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains and nearby national forests.
*Benefit #6: Vibrant Art Scene*
Immerse yourself in culture and creativity. Greenville's thriving art scene features galleries, theaters, and events that will awaken your artistic spirit and keep you engaged throughout retirement.
*Benefit #7: Culinary Delights*
Indulge in a culinary journey like no other. Greenville's food scene offers a diverse range of flavors, from Southern comfort food to international cuisines. Satisfy your taste buds at the numerous farm-to-table restaurants.
In addition to these incredible advantages, we'll also introduce you to some exceptional retirement communities in Greenville, where you can enjoy these benefits to the fullest. Plus, we'll touch on a couple of reasons why Greenville might not be the perfect retirement destination for everyone.
Join us in this exploration of Greenville, SC, and discover why it could be your dream retirement location. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content on retirement destinations. Your retirement adventure starts here!
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People are facing a tough retirement. and it's even harder for workers to save due to low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire in.
The increasing prices have impacted my plan to retire at 62, work part-time, and save for the future. I'm concerned about whether those who navigated the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am currently experiencing. The combination of stock market volatility and a decrease in income is causing anxiety about whether I'll have sufficient funds for retirement.
It's recommended to save at least 20% of your income in a 401k. Sonya Lee Mitchell taught me to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. I've been with her for years now and her decades of experience in the markets translate to chunks of value in so may ways! She has upscaled my portffolio and even got me reading self help books haha
That's an intriguing outcome. How can I contact your Asset manager?
Just google Sonya Lee Mitchell and do your own research. She has portfolio management down to a science
I ran an online search on her name and came across her websiite; pretty well educated. thank you for sharing.
A word on the retirement communities for 55+. My wife and i moved here a little over a month ago and were specifically interested in this because I suffered a serious head injury last year and the ready availability of on-site, urgent level medical assistance with nearby full urgent care clinics (no major hospital but there is one near by) was important. We ended up buying into Rolling Green Village, very near the Greenville airport and close to the major commercial arteries. The village currently has 750 residents on a 175-acre park property, though it will be expanding its residential capacity, most likely in the assisted living and apartment complexes. We do not require assisted living and so now live in what they call a "patio home", basically a condo house apart from (but close to) the on-site medical facilities. There are (I believe) 4 other such villages in Greenville but I don't know anything about them. The stiffest economic element is the buy-in fee; also, there are 5 sub-communities on site and each has its own HOA. We had looked into assisted living facilities where we used to live, and for an apartment in a single, large apartment building in the city with no surrounding park (such as here), it would have cost us roughly 3.5 times what this village costs per month. All that said, we are happy with Greenville as a whole and in particular (not shilling) with the living situation in this village. This option is, IMHO, something that should be on your decision-making checklist.
My wife and I moved to Greenville County 20 years ago and have been retired for 10. Best decision we ever made. Growth has been crazy and housing prices have increased accordingly. Downtown has lost much of its small town feel but the amenities in the surrounding small towns have improved to the point that a trip downtown is more of a special occasion than a regular occurrence. We have seen much of the world in our lives and could have settled anywhere, we decided on Greenville.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jack. This will be really helpful for everyone.
Looking to come up and spend the weekend, and get a feel for Greenville, so far everything I've learned sounds great. From Orlando.
Thank You.
You're welcome. I hope it's a great trip. Let me know if I can help with anything when it comes to planning.
Awesome!! 👏🏽
I don't think the humidity's gonna be a problem I live in Florida and the humidity is 10 months out of the year.
Oh yeah, then it shouldn't be a problem at all for you. When we moved to the area from Charleston, we felt like we got a lot of relief from the humidity. Since the humidity was similar there, I'd imagine you might feel the same way.
We loved this video. Looking at possibly retiring there in the Greenville area from Connecticut. Are there golf communities there that are friendly to new transplants to the area?
Thank you for watching and I’m glad to hear that you liked the video. There are golf course communities in the area. The Cliffs Communities courses, Augusta County Club, and Cherokee Valley all offer luxury living and are well thought of courses. There are several others at various price points. Feel free to send me an email at Info@LivingInGreenvilleSC.com with some additional information of what you are looking for in a community and I can help point you in the right direction.
I'm getting the hell out of congested Florida. I want to get back to living with four seasons and not having harsh cold winters. I also like cooler summers with the higher elevations. It looks so beautiful and there is bountiful activities to occupy yourself with. Being Jewish, I was pleasantly surprised that their is a Chabad there. A Chabad is a Jewish type of temple that is more inviting than a conventional Jewish temple.
It sounds like Greenville could be a good fit for you then. It offers a lot of what you mentioned.
Shalom
Just want to say that some of us NEVER get used to the humidity. I am planning on moving to Greenville but I have been living in Florida for over 45 years and can't get used to the humidity. If anythin, it has gotten worse with the change of climate. It feels in the 100's from May to Sept.
Thank you for sharing. I think you’ll find the humidity a little more tolerable in Greenville than FL, but it is still pretty humid from June-August here. You just won’t experience the year round humidity and the temperature is a bit lower as well. I hope the move goes well, and if I can help just let me know!
We're looking for a place to retire in the east. Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia are what we're focusing on right now. Greenville seems like a great choice as well. The problem is, I'm retired military. I don't use military hospitals, but I get my prescriptions from the base and use the BX and Commissary. As far as I can tell, Shaw AFB in Sumter, SC is about the closest military facility in SC. Is there anything closer in NC? And, is Sumter still in the mountains?
I guess that would be a 'no'.
Thank you for your service. My dad is also retired from the military and actually retired from Shaw AFB. I believe the closest base to Greenville is Fort Jackson, which is in Columbia, but that is about a two-hour drive. Sumter is not in the mountains; it's very flat, closer to the coast (1.5 hours), and near a few lakes/rivers. Columbia is similar to Sumter from the standpoint of what I mentioned above, but it's the state capital and has a much larger population.
@@livingingreenvillesc2899 This morning I watched a couple of UA-cam videos showing Sumter, SC. Sumter seems like a pretty sketchy area, one I would not want to live in. I also watched a couple of UA-cam videos showing Greer, SC, around Greenville. My last name is Greer. I always thought it would be a rundown place, but, from what I saw in the videos, I'll have to check it out on my trip back east.
My wife & I are both 55+ and I understand you may not have large communities geared towards this age group but do with maybe 200 people. Would these include amenities like a pool, club house, tennis court etc? Are there such planned communities that may be larger but aren’t necessarily 55+?
Thank you for watching and reaching out. We do have communities that offer these amenities. There are plenty of communities with pools and clubhouses. Tennis courts are not as common, but several communities still have them. The majority of the neighborhoods in Greenville County tend to be around 150-250 homes, but we have some in the 500 homes range. If you'd like to comment below or send me an email at Evan@LivingInGreenvilleSC.com to give me a little more information on what you are looking for, I can help point you in the right direction as far as the neighborhoods are concerned.
Are home price in Greenville pretty similar to national average? Not 10% lower. Just home prices
Home prices are one of the biggest reasons Greenville is below the national average in affordability. The median price for resale homes in the US is $410,100, according to the National Association of Realtors, and the median price in Greenville County in 2023 is $308,490 as of August 2023. So, home prices are about 25% less in Greenville compared to the US.
Don’t do it. Local infrastructure has not been improved to keep up with the higher population, crime has increased quantitatively. Everyone is selling Greenville, but it’s a lot of hype.
That's an interesting comment. Greenville has been one of the top population percentage gainers over the past few years and has had very little movement of people leaving the area. I agree that we will need to see infrastructure improvement to keep up with the growing population, and the city/county agrees as well. They are working on a one billion dollar project to improve the infrastructure throughout the entire county.
@@livingingreenvillesc2899 And raise taxes no doubt!