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New research has revealed the top ten most affordable beach towns for retirees - and six of them are in the Sunshine State. In order to pinpoint the best - and cheapest - coastal spots for people to spend their golden years, Realtor.com analyzed Census data to find areas with a large share of residents over the age of 55. Researchers then considered listing data from May to find places where properties sell for a low price per square foot.