Best Places To Live in Florida in 2023

Florida has been a long-time favorite destination for retirees. But in the past few years, working households have been flocking to the state for promising career opportunities, a relatively low cost of living and no state income tax. Not to mention the mild winters and approximate 825 miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico that sprawl across the peninsula and panhandle.

If you’re looking for the top places to live in Florida, our guide should make it easier to find your ideal community. We analyzed metro areas by pulling recent data on key lifestyle factors such as median home price, personal income per capita, and the unemployment and crime rates.

Gainesville is an excellent place for families as the living costs are low and the population is relatively small with a low crime rate. The city is also home to the University of Florida, the Florida Museum of Natural History and Kika Silva Pla Planetarium.

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