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| What Gulf Shores is like for active adults |
| Located on a barrier island in western Alabama, Gulf Shores is an upscale resort and retirement community at the entrance to Mobile Bay. The average age here is 46, well above that for the rest of the state. Part of the attraction is the water and coast - many places to explore in your boat, Gulf State Park, play golf, or enjoy the white sand beaches. Nearby Orange Beach is a similar alternative to Gulf Shores. Fort Morgan is an historic site close by. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Golf-shores is a beautiful coastal city and is considered by many as an ideal place to retire because of its compactness and cleanliness. The city thrives on a real estate and tourism based economy and is home to some of the best beachfront condos, hotels, vacation homes and apartments. The city is served by Jack Edwards Airport and is known for its sugary white sand that is great for walks and its emerald green waterfront that gives this city a divine appearance.
Buyers have the options to select from houses, condos and even apartments. Only about 96 homes present in this city were built before 1936. Most of the houses were built during late 1970’s until 1990’s and they are mostly 3-bedroom dwellings. According to city-data the average selling price of a Golf-shores home in second quarter of 2011 was about $160,000 which is slightly higher than the state’s average. According to Zillow reports, the median sales price of a home in Gulf shores was $180,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The extensive white sand beaches could be the nicest and the longest on the north side of the Gulf of Mexico. This is a great tourist town with a lot to do. Alabama has an extensive array of great golf courses (369 holes) developed by the state with Robert Trent Jones called the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail - two of them are near to Gulf Shores. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Gulf Shores and the coast of Alabama is prone to hurricanes so living on a barrier island is a bit risky. It's a long drive to a big city. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like the beach, fishing, or a casual lifestyle will like Gulf Shores. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism is the mainstay of the Gulf Shores economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Gulf Shores is on an extensive barrier island where Mobile Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico trhough Perdido Pass. It is one of the few sandy beaches between New Orleans and Florida. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| The tourist industry means there are many restaurants and touristy attractions. Nearby Mobile and Fairhope are the closest culture. |
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| Gulf-shores is a peaceful community with only 4-5 odd cases of burglary reported every year. It’s personal crime rate is about 62/10000 residents and property crime rate is 124/10000 residents, which is much less than the state and national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Although there are emergency medical clinics, the nearest hospitals are 14 -20 miles. |
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Facts about GULF SHORES
- State: AL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,Boating Community,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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