It’s located 30 minutes north of Orlando and less than an hour southwest of Daytona Beach.

>I will write a new post that explains what I expect the the effects will be on Florida’s housing values, the cost to insure a home in Florida and the state’s population growth or decline. It's halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach and we really enjoyed it! I’m not saying this is going to happen in Tarpon Springs, but based on watching 100’s of best places across the country for years, there’s a higher chance of that happening than places on my best places lists that have crime rates far lower than the national average and have been among the safest places in the US for many years and rates are still as low or lower today. Site Map |

Advertise | Just because a hurricane hasn’t made (or rarely has made) a direct hit in a particular town on the coast in Florida in the past, that in no way means that it can’t happen the the very first hurricane season after you move there.

Tavares is currently on our best smaller towns to live in Florida list and would be a safer place from hurricanes than cities closer to the coast, if you can avoid being in or near a flood zone.

Will grandkids be visiting? Paying less for a home will mean you will also likely pay less in real estate taxes. We believe there is overwhelming proof that rising crime rates eventually lead to falling home prices.

For the last few years I have only chosen places that have crime rates far lower than the national average for my “best” places. It is nice of you to want to share it. The list of best places is compiled using the AreaVibes Livability Score which is calculated from a score out of 100 and based on various categories. Hurricanes can dump huge amounts of rain in a short period of time. I AM PRESENTLY LIVING IN PEMBROKE PINES. AMTRAK has a station in DeLand, To comment you must be a registered member of. This small town would be a great place to raise a family and ideal for retirees desiring small town living.

It’s 45 minutes south of Orlando. Most buyers don’t even think of it, but the Florida Move Guide says to always always always call a reputable insurance agent with the specific address to see what insurances might be required or strongly advised on the home and what it will cost, before you sign any offer.

Phone: 386-626-7000. We’ll look forward to your predictions about Irma’s effects on Florida’s housing values, insurance costs, and population numbers. Would you know anything about Tavares, FL 32778? We are thinking of retiring in Tarpon Springs. Dont believe those other reviews; and, appreciate your Remarks pertaining to the ‘misleading trends of those that can misguided us’… GEOLOGY CONCERNS!!!). This causes the hurricane to become downgraded as it moves inland.

Contact Us | If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then don't submit it here. This is a quote from the Naples Daily News: Hi, Ron, Additionally, if someone was moving from a city such as Ashburn VA for instance, which has rates far lower than the national average, to a place with just average rates the difference is still significantly higher. I imagine you have evacuated by now for an inland location, or maybe even out of Florida? It’s located a half hour drive heading north from Orlando. If finding a family …

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that are covered in the Florida Move Guide, but for this post, we’ll concentrate on the 3 most serious threats from hurricanes that Florida residents can face within the first 7 days after the storm makes landfall.

The DeLand Arts Festival from the Museum of the Florida Arts is a very successful annual affair. Tropical storm force winds are expected to move out of the Naples area by Monday morning.”.

Damage from strong winds is usually the threat that most people associate with hurricanes.

Reviews | The crime rate here is much lower than the national average. Orlando Florida- Is Orlando safe from hurricanes? Also, please review INSURANCE REVIEW CATEGORIES- SEE THE AMT OF SINKHOLES- PROPERTY To learn where the best cities to retire or live in Florida to be the safest from hurricanes, we first need to understand the three biggest threats these powerful storms pose. “Naples: A storm surge of 11 to 15 feet is expected, along with stop speeds of 130 mph. Whether it’s hot and sunny or blustery and rainy, the Deland Artisan Alley Farmers Market is open. Am just in wonder how, Ron you are so careful in your reviews…I’ve been reviewing places throughout the USA to live… I’ve been a Florida; MA; CA; WA STATE RN… Good luck Karen. A lake? These categories include: amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education, employment, housing and weather.

However, the housing cost here is almost double the Florida average. Has qualified for more than one of our best places lists including this one. Thanks for this ambitious survey of some of the safer places in Florida. Stetson Univ. Retirees who want to live in a college town, like a small town yet close to a larger city, and not far from the beach. Other “safe from hurricane” articles have named areas because of a safe history, but were then struck. St Cloud is a city of 36,000. Another advantage of living inland is a lower overall cost of living compared to living on the coast. Want to thank you for your Florida Efforts- truly more accurate navigation…it takes a committed reviewer for the WELFARE of others…Appreciate these articles…

FEMA online and putting in the address of any property. You also wrote: “I would imagine the Anclote River is prone to flooding.

Other sources such as cityrating.com also report much higher average crime rates for property crime and violent crime. We love outdoors and hot weather so that is not a problem for us. The closer you live to a beach in Florida the more you will pay to put a roof over your head. Apparently part of the reasoning used for their choices was that if a place in Florida has not suffered from many direct hurricane hits in the past, then it gets a high score. Or do you have a photo of this community we could use? Strong economic base. St Cloud Florida Elevation- 75′ above sea level St Cloud Florida Distance from the nearest coast- 50 miles.

I’ve begun re-reading your Florida Move Guide, and Chapter 1 is still as helpful as ever for what it’s like when a hurricane approaches/hits (although I’m sure there is nothing like the real thing).

Ron Stack “That Best Places Guy”. It’s located just 20 minuets southwest of Orlando.

Is it far away enough from the coast so it wouldn’t be impacted by the storm surge? Displayed first is the matching location - Port Orange, FL, followed by the best places to live near Port Orange, FL, sorted by Livability Score. Insurance in Florida can turn an affordable home into financial burden. Hello! Hello Rob, Still planning to retire to FL in a couple of years, when prices will hopefully have flipped and a buyer’s market appears. Click here to create an account…. I will write a new post this week with my predictions as I’ve seen all this too many times before… Thanks for taking the time to comment Rob. Do Hurricanes Affect Florida Home Prices? Used to roam the neighborhoods.

The same can not be said of nearby Kissimmee Florida. Wekiwa Springs offers a high overall quality of life and low crime rate. Here Are The 10 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Florida. The crime rates is substantially lower than the U.S. average. Too often lakes in Florida are just stagnant puddles developers create because they have to provide for runoff, plus they can charge more for a “waterfront” lot? I would imagine the Anclote River is prone to flooding. Nicknamed The Athens of Florida, the city of DeLand was founded in 1876. Sanford Florida- Property and violent crime rates both far higher than the national average. Nestled in between Saint Augustine and Daytona Beach, I can get the family to…, The best thing about living in DeBary, Florida is that most tourists have no idea where this city is. Free Baby Boomers Guide | Our concern is regarding safety, school and hurricane. Privacy | I was a taxi driver in SF for 35 years and recently looked at the crime rate in SF and it’s way worse than I thought looking at the numbers but I luckily survived but I understood the place. Housing prices here are more than twice Florida’s average. Thanks for this post. Newsletter | You can then set the importance of each category based on what's most important to you.

Finally, you can set your home/rent budget based on what you're comfortable spending on housing or rent. Located in Central Florida between Orlando and Daytona Beach, DeLand is home to Stetson University, Florida's oldest college. Quality Producing- Primary Education ; Recreational- Entertainment factors; Sustainable Climate- factors; Costs of Living/ Taxes; Health care availability!!!