Retiring in Florida – Indian Harbor Beach

Indian Harbor Beach is located on Florida’s east coast about half way between Jacksonville and Miami, not far off I-95. Like most places in Florida, as of July 2015, Real Estate is still cheap.  Condos in Indian Harbor start under $100,000 and single detached 3-bedroom 2-bath homes start under $200,000. Rentals start under $1000. Not bad for an area in Florida that is safe and you’ll likely be able to walk or bike to the beach from your home.

Indian Harbor Beach is almost due east from Orlando, and day trips to the theme parks from here are possible. Next door satellite beach is also a good bet. One caveat, barrier Islands may become the first causalities and possibly unaffordable overnight, if or when insurers raise rates because of sea level rise or in response to losses from the next major hurricane.