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10 Reasons To Move To Florida

Thinking about moving to Florida, but not totally sure yet? You’re not alone.

Florida has been a popular place for people to relocate, and it’s easy to see why once you look past the headlines (hello, “Florida Man”).

The truth is, the pros of living in Florida can outweigh the cons for a lot of people, and most Floridians are not headline material. Below are 10 reasons to move to Florida that might make you feel a whole lot more confident about taking the next step.

1. Beach Life

Let’s start with the obvious one: the beach.

Florida has a beach for just about everyone, from Sarasota toWest Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, and plenty more.

And even if you don’t live directly on the coast, you’re still close. According to U.S. News’ Florida beach roundup, many popular beach destinations are within easy reach for a day trip.

One more perk people don’t always think about: living inland can help you avoid the pricey tag of beachfront living, and it can also mean you’re less likely to experience the worst part of most hurricanes.

2. The Weather Is Beautiful

Florida weather gets a bad rap because of hurricane season, but the Sunshine State is aptly named. With 200+ days of sun every year, there are few other states that can rival it.

More sunshine usually means more chances to get outside and actually enjoy where you live. True, we don’t have all four seasons, but it does get cool enough to open the windows and screen doors every once in a while.

If you’re the type who likes seeing typical monthly ranges before you move, here’s a helpful reference: Average Florida Temperatures By Month.

And yes, there is almost a 0% chance of snow. Any flurries we do get don’t stick, which is probably speaking directly to anyone who’s tired of shoveling their driveway every winter.

Flip flops are almost always a solid choice of footwear, and we frequently wear shorts on Christmas. What’s not to love?

3. Cape Canaveral

Fancy watching a rocket launch? One of the coolest Florida-only experiences is being close enough to Cape Canaveral to make it a day trip.

You won’t be too far from Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. Occasionally a launch will be “scrubbed” (meaning it’s canceled), but the good news is you can always come back when it’s rescheduled. If you play your cards right, you might even be able to see it from your backyard.

4. Cost Of Living

Florida isn’t the cheapest place to live, but it’s also not the most expensive.
(If you’re trying to compare states, this can be a useful starting point.)

Florida tends to be in the middle for cost of living, with a few predictable exceptions:

Beach areas can be pricier.
Miami can be pricier.
As you move inland, homes are often less expensive.

The average home price in Florida is $282,000, just $1,000 more than the national average.

5. State Parks

Florida’s state parks are one of those “you don’t get it until you live here” perks.

There are an impressive 175 state parks in Florida, each with its own unique qualities: Florida State Parks.

Wekiva Springs is known for its tranquil 72-degree (year round!) waters and party atmosphere. It’s very family friendly and makes for a wonderful day out.

Blue Springs is known for their manatees. During the winter months, hundreds of manatees escape the cold waters for the relative warmth of Blue Springs. You can’t swim with the manatees, but seeing them keeping warm in the spring is majestic. Blue Springs also has camping and a nice long hiking trail to keep you busy.

Other parks throughout the state offer geo-seeking, boat tours, and stargazing, so get out there and see what Florida has to offer: Florida State Parks Experiences And Amenities.

6. Play Ball!

While most states boast maybe one or two major sports teams, Florida has a whole collection: the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, just to name a few.

College ball fans will love cheering on the Gators, Seminoles, or the UCF Knights (who ran an undefeated season in 2017).

And if football isn’t your thing, there are also several hockey, soccer, and baseball teams around the state.

7. Theme Parks

You can’t mention Florida without mentioning the theme parks.

Florida has Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure, Legoland, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios (not to mention smaller attractions like Fun Spot).

Yes, it gets touristy during summer break and other holidays, but there are Florida resident discounts, and those incentives can help locals save money.

8. Staycation

One of the best parts of moving to Florida is realizing you already live where most people vacation.

Because there are so many options, you don’t have to budget plane tickets just to feel like you got away. There are party towns, beaches, camping, and theme parks all in one state, so weekends can actually feel like weekends again.

9. Local Events

Floridians really know how to throw a festival.

On any given weekend, you can usually find a farmer’s market and other unique events nearby. One of our favorites (and very Floridian) is the Key Lime Festival. They have a ton of fun things to do, including a pie-eating contest and sampling lots of key lime treats.

10. Publix

Ok, maybe this one isn’t on everyone’s list, but it should be.

Publix is a staple Florida grocery chain and you can find one on what feels like every corner. Publix has done a lot of upgrading over the last few years and you can find your typical groceries as well as a lot of health food items too.

And if you’ve never had a Publix sub, have you really lived? Publix subs are much more than your average deli sandwich. Not only is their bread baked fresh daily, but they cut the meat and cheese right in front of you. They carefully place all of your fixings on your sub and send you on your way. You can even make it a meal and grab a fountain drink and some chips for a few bucks more.

What Are You Waiting For?

Any move can be stressful, especially if you don’t know the area you’re moving to.

Unfortunately, Florida regularly makes headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. The list above is not exhaustive and there are many other gems waiting to be discovered in Florida.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to start indulging your dreams of moving to Florida.

At Cento Moving, we can take the heavy lifting out of your move.
Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your move to Florida and we’ll be glad to help.