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Naples Florida

Naples is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. In addition to the usual tourist attractions of a beach community, it is only steps away from island seclusion and the untamed tropical wilderness of The Everglades. Population: As of 2011, the population of Naples was 22,188 people.

Climate: As with much of the Gulf Coast, Naples gets a lot of rain: 54 inches per year.

Cost of living: Retirement in Naples is expensive. Compared to the rest of the country, Naples's cost of living is 84% higher than the U.S. average.

Housing costs: Retirement homes are not cheap here either, where the median home cost is $709,700 – a whopping 252% greater than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: A great place for continuing education for retirement age people is Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning at Hodges University in Naples, Phone: (239) 598-6133.

Transportation:Collier Area Transit provides local bus service. Naples Municipal Airport is mostly a general aviation airport, with service by Gulf Coast Airways and charters by Exec Air, Naples Air and Naples Jet Center.

Travel and tourism: Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida with its sun drenched beaches, world class shopping, international dining, and abundant, challenging golf courses. Naples makes a splash with water lovers because of its calm seas. Retirement picnics will be enjoyed in Naples’ lovely green spaces and recreational facilities.

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