Coos Bay, Ore.
Home Value Index: $181,400
Coos Bay is the largest community on the Oregon Coast, and it’s one of the best places to retire near the beach. The area is surrounded by sand dunes and beaches, and it offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity, as well as a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Residents 65 and older make up 19.1 percent of the area’s population.