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| What Eureka is like for active adults |
Eureka, California is a port city on the Humboldt Bay of California’s northern coast that makes an excellent retirement community. The population was 26,128 at the 2000 census. Eureka was founded in 1856, and soon became an important port city for northern California's logging and commercial fishing industries.
Eureka’s northern isolation means that it missed much of the post-war redevelopment. As result Eureka is filled with examples of 19th and early 20th century architecture and historic districts. Eureka has been likened to a west coast Williamsburg, Virginia. There are Victorian, Colonial Revival and Greek Revival neighborhoods, with 13 distinct districts that meet the criteria for the National Register of Historic Places.”
Active adults 55+ who want to live in or restore an old Victorian home, either as a financial investment or for the fun of it, will have plenty of opportunities, because there are hundreds of them here. Housing tends to be cheaper than in many parts of California, although not many properties are available for less than $250,000. There do not seem to be too many apartments or active adult communities; although the area is so charming that they will probably come. Median price of 324 MLS listings was $325,000 in late 2007, there were 46 classified listings at $323,000.
Eureka is located in Humboldt County in northern California. For a list of profiles on over 220 cities and towns go to retirement communities. Here is a
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| What is special about this community |
| • Historic downtown
• The Carson Mansion
• Eureka Art and Culture
• Urban renewal has been very successful
• Victorian architecture – the Williamsburg of the West
• Redwood National Park |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • It is a bit isolated
• Not much infrastructure yet for active seniors |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
A diverse group of people like living in Eureka, California. People who love Victorians and living in a restored town will love it here.
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, lumber, real estate, retail, |
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| Physical environment |
| The city is on the coastal plain which quickly rises to hills to the east. Humboldt Bay is an imposing physical feature. Here is more information about taxes and what it is like to retire in California |
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| Cultural environment |
| Eureka was voted as the #1 best small art town in John Villani's book "The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America." Eureka Old Town sponsors a monthly "Arts' Alive!" gala. More than 40 Eureka business as well as local galleries display local art to the public. There is live music and performance art by musicians, jugglers, fire dancers and poets.
Art organizations include the Humboldt Arts Council and Morris Graves Museum of Art, Redwood Art Association, and the Eureka Art and Culture Commission. College of the Redwoods has 4000 students and contributes to the local arts scene. |
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| Medical facilities |
| • Mad River Community Hospital Is About 9 Miles in Arcata, Ca)
• Redwood Memorial Hospital Is 15 Miles Away In Fortuna |
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| Transportation |
| Arcata Airport is 13 miles away |
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Active Adult Communities in Eureka |
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| Eureka Active Communities |
| Facts about EUREKA | | State | : CA | | Environment | : Rural,Coastal, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : 2000-4000 | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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