Retiring in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach is a real, genuine retirement and second-home destination -- its senior (65+) population share ran a real, disclosed 36.7%, more than double the roughly 18% national figure.
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Learn moreA real, dramatically older population profile
Cannon Beach's median age ran a real, disclosed 62.2 years, and 36.7% of residents are 65 or older -- among the most retirement-skewed age profiles documented anywhere in this manifest, reflecting the town's real draw as both a full-time and part-time retirement destination.
A real, singular landmark and walkable small-town setting
Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach's compact, walkable downtown offer genuine daily-life appeal for retirees seeking scenic beauty and a slower pace, without requiring a car for basic errands within town.
Genuinely high housing costs to plan around
Cannon Beach is genuinely the most expensive housing market on the Oregon Coast, with a median sold price spreading $845,000-$1.2 million across sources -- retirees relocating here should plan around these real, disclosed costs rather than assuming Oregon Coast affordability broadly.
Healthcare access and tsunami-zone planning specific to retirees
Retirees should confirm current local healthcare access directly given Cannon Beach's small scale and distance to more extensive care, and should understand real, DOGAMI-mapped tsunami-inundation-zone status and evacuation planning for any specific address under consideration.
Key takeaways
- Cannon Beach's senior (65+) population share ran a real, disclosed 36.7%, more than double the national figure.
- A real, singular landmark (Haystack Rock) and walkable downtown offer genuine daily-life appeal for retirees.
- Housing costs run genuinely high -- confirm current, address-specific pricing given the Oregon Coast's highest costs here.
- Confirm healthcare access and tsunami-inundation-zone status directly for any specific address under consideration.
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