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Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
How South Carolina town shed its 'Dirty Myrtle' reputation to become a hot spot for retirees
A South Carolina town once known as 'Dirty Myrtle' after its infamous strip clubs and boozy bars has been transformed into a retirement haven. Myrtle Beach, situated along a 60-mile string of beaches, has become home to America's fastest growing population of retirees. The number of over-65s living in the seaside town rose by 6.3 per cent last year, according to the latest Census Bureau data, and the senior population's grown by over 22 per cent since 2020 - the fastest rate for a U.S. town this decade. While the vacation hotspot got over 18 million tourists every year, the senior population made up over a quarter of around 413,000 year-round residents. The beachfront town's known for its mile-long boardwalk and iconic 200ft Ferris wheel. Where once there were biker rallies, noise, traffic, and ensuing rowdiness led the city to take measures to end such events in the late 2000s. The streets since were more likely to be lined with seniors playing pickleball and enjoying food quietly outdoors. The pandemic accelerated the town's senior boom, because many longtime visitors from Ohio and NYC decided to take the opportunity to relocate. Many guests chose to retire early, while others who were freed by homeworking decided to relocate with their families. Longtime resident Mark Kruea, who's running for mayor, told the Associated Press: 'Many people converted that thought into action. The climate's great, taxes are low, there's a wealth of opportunities for recreation, dining and shopping.' Myrtle Beach's located roughly halfway between NYC and Miami, which appealed to older people who wanted to retire at the beach location but did not want to go all the way down to Florida or other Southern states. The relatively small Myrtle Beach International Airport had direct flights to many locations across the States. The local weather's also ideal for retirees as the seasons were not too extreme.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Southern town becomes hotspot for retirees
By The South Carolina town once known as 'Dirty Myrtle' after its infamous strip clubs and boozy bars has transformed into a retirement haven. Myrtle Beach, situated along a 60-mile string of beaches, is home to the fastest growing population of retirees in the US. The number of over 65s living in the seaside town rose 6.3 percent last year alone, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. The senior population has grown by more than 22 percent since 2020, the fastest rate for a US town this decade. While the vacation hotspot is still visited by more than 18 million tourists every year the senior population now makes up more than a quarter of the roughly 413,000 year-round residents. The beachfront town is known for its mile-long boardwalk and iconic 200-foot Ferris wheel. The town used to bring in biker rallies, but the noise, traffic and ensuing rowdiness led the city to take measures to end the events in the late 2000s. Now the streets are more likely to be lined with seniors playing pickleball and quiet outdoor diners. The pandemic accelerated the town's senior boom, as many longtime visitors from Ohio and New York decided to take the opportunity to relocate. Many chose to retire early, while others freed by homeworking decided to relocate their families. 'Many people converted that thought into action,' longtime resident Mark Kruea told the Associated Press. The weather in Myrtle Beach is also ideal for retirees as there are seasons, but they are not extreme. July tends to be the hottest month, with an average temperature of 87.6 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. The coldest month, meanwhile, is January, when temperatures drop down to around 55.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Myrtle Beach also has all the attractions and amenities of vacation destination, which means there is plenty for retirees to do. There is the 60-mile stretch of beaches, known as the Grand Strand, as well as world-class golf courses, restaurants and shops. While Myrtle Beach has become a retirement boomtown, an aging population has meant the entire over 65 population in the US shot up by 3.1 percent last year. In the past two decades, seniors have increased from 12.4 percent to 18 percent of the US population. The share of children, meanwhile, has dropped from 25 percent to 21.5 percent, according to population estimates reported by AP. Maine, Vermont, and Florida were the only three states where older adults outnumbered children as recently as 2020. But four years later, those states were joined by Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Southern town sheds 'dirty' image to become fastest-growing hotspot for retirees
The South Carolina town once known as 'Dirty Myrtle' after its infamous strip clubs and boozy bars has transformed into a retirement haven. Myrtle Beach, situated along a 60-mile string of beaches, is home to the fastest growing population of retirees in the US. The number of over 65s living in the seaside town rose 6.3 percent last year alone, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. The senior population has grown by more than 22 percent since 2020, the fastest rate for a US town this decade. While the vacation hotspot is still visited by more than 18 million tourists every year the senior population now makes up more than a quarter of the roughly 413,000 year-round residents. The beachfront town is known for its mile-long boardwalk and iconic 200-foot Ferris wheel. The town used to bring in biker rallies, but the noise, traffic and ensuing rowdiness led the city to take measures to end the events in the late 2000s. Now the streets are more likely to be lined with seniors playing pickleball and quiet outdoor diners. The pandemic accelerated the town's senior boom, as many longtime visitors from Ohio and New York decided to take the opportunity to relocate. Many chose to retire early, while others freed by homeworking decided to relocate their families. 'Many people converted that thought into action,' longtime resident Mark Kruea told the Associated Press. 'The climate's great, taxes are low, there's a wealth of opportunities for recreation, dining and shopping,' Kruea, who is running to be mayor, explained. Myrtle Beach is roughly half-way between New York City and Miami, which appeals to seniors who want to retire at the beach but do not want to go all the way down to Florida or other Southern states. The small Myrtle Beach International Airport also has direct flights to many locations across the US. The weather in Myrtle Beach is also ideal for retirees as there are seasons, but they are not extreme. July tends to be the hottest month, with an average temperature of 87.6 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. The coldest month, meanwhile, is January, when temperatures drop down to around 55.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Myrtle Beach also has all the attractions and amenities of vacation destination, which means there is plenty for retirees to do. There is the 60-mile stretch of beaches, known as the Grand Strand, as well as world-class golf courses, restaurants and shops. While Myrtle Beach has become a retirement boomtown, an aging population has meant the entire over 65 population in the US shot up by 3.1 percent last year. In the past two decades, seniors have increased from 12.4 percent to 18 percent of the US population. The share of children, meanwhile, has dropped from 25 percent to 21.5 percent, according to population estimates reported by AP. Maine, Vermont, and Florida were the only three states where older adults outnumbered children as recently as 2020. But four years later, those states were joined by Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia.
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Travel + Leisure
03-07-2025
- Health
- Travel + Leisure
This U.S. State Is a Retirement Haven but Was Just Named the Worst State for Aging in Place
While there are over 1.2 million retirees living in assisted living facilities across the nation, many seniors prefer to age in place, or stay at home as they age, rather than moving to a retirement facility. In early June, Seniorly, a senior living marketplace and resource center, released its list of the safest states for aging in place. As Seniorly noted, in a recent AARP survey, 75 percent of older Americans say they would ideally like to remain in their homes. And that's why "Seniorly broke down which states are doing it right—and which ones need to catch up—so that older adults and their families can make informed choices about where they'll call 'home' in the long haul." To figure out which states are best for aging in place, and which ones can do better, the site looked at data across 10 categories, including the risk of isolation, home health care quality, home health aide availability, emergency care timeliness, smart home adoption, housing costs, road safety, local walkability, food delivery access, and weather hazards. After analyzing its findings, Seniorly made a surprising finding: Florida, often touted as a retirement haven, is the worst state in the nation for aging in place. "Despite its reputation as a haven for retirees, Florida ranks last due to limited access to home health aides (50 seniors per aide) along with a high housing cost burden, as 30.7 percent of older homeowners spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing," Seniorly reported. "Florida's 53 inches of annual precipitation also contributes to its low score in weather safety." There were, however, some areas where Florida performed quite well. "Just 39.5 percent of older adults live alone, ranking it 8th nationally, and 20.6 percent of home health agencies earned a 4.5 or 5-star rating from CMS, placing it 13th," the website added. As for the other end of the spectrum, Utah ranked as the best state in the U.S. for aging in place. It won thanks to its low risk of social isolation, with Seniorly noting that only about one-third of seniors live alone. "Weather is also a plus, with just 10.1 inches of annual precipitation (No. 3), reducing the risk of weather-related hazards," it added. Other top states to consider if you wish to age in place include North Dakota at No. 2, followed by New Jersey (third), Idaho (fourth), and Texas (fifth). See how your state ranked at
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man indicted in Dayton senior living home stabbing
Jun. 30—A Dayton man has been indicted connected to a stabbing at a senior living home. Alfred Eugene Black, 65, was indicted Monday on two counts of felonious assault in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. The charges stem from June 19, when Dayton police responded around 2:45 p.m. to the Huffman Place Senior Living Home at 100 Huffman Ave. for a stabbing report. On arrival, officers found a 56-year-old man with a wound to his upper left arm, according to an affidavit filed in Dayton Municipal Court. Dayton police Lt. Eric Sheldon said that the officers provided life-saving medical assistance, and the man was taken to the hospital with a serious injury. Officers also found and arrested Black, who reportedly matched the description of the suspect from two 911 callers. Several witnesses also identified Black as the suspect, the affidavit said. "Sgt. John Griffin was able to review some surveillance footage that showed Black with a large knife just prior to and immediately after (the man) was wounded," it said. The affidavit said that Black then admitted to stabbing the man during an altercation. A knife was recovered from Black's kitchen sink. Black is currently in the Montgomery County Jail, and is scheduled to be arraigned July 3. Staff writer Kristen Spicker contributed to this report.
