Why Have Fewer Middle Class Retirees Chosen the Coastal South

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why have fewer middle class retirees chosen the Coastal South as a retirement destination in recent decades?

• A)Hurricanes have increased due to global climate change,increasing the danger to many residents with limited mobility.
• B)Crime rates have risen,so that many retirees no longer feel safe.
• C)Land prices in some parts of the region have risen so much that many retirees can no longer afford to buy a home near the coast.
• D)The standard of living and recreation options in other parts of the country have risen to a point where the Coastal South is not as desirable.

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