Let me count the reasons. Lots of sunshine all through the year with little humidity. Light snowfalls once or twice during the winter, except when Mother Nature throws us a curve as in December of 1997, probably referred to in the future as the Winter of 97. Many people have retired here from California. After selling their homes there and buying here they have money left on which to live.
Property taxes are reasonable.
One realtor reports a phone call from New York in which the caller asked about property taxes on a certain price house. He was amazed that it was for a year. They do not hesitate to speak or to help when its needed. Yes, we have a Symphony Orchestra , in its 39th year. Businesses in town purchase tickets that are then provided without cost to Seniors.