Jackson : California

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What Jackson is like for active adults
People looking for a retirement community in Jackson will find that it is a small town (4,000 people) in the historic gold mining country of California. Jackson is nestled at the 1200 foot level in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Amador County, east of Sacramento. Teaming with the rich history of days gone by,  Jackson has successfully blended the old and the new.  It offers the serenity and friendliness of small town charm that is also close to nature. The City of Jackson is the center of trade and industry in Amador County. Photo of downtown Jackson courtesy and per license of Wikipedia and Bobak Ha'Eri.
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Where to Live & Real Estate Values
The area is experiencing rapid growth, much of it from retirees who want to remain in California but don't want to pay the high prices associated with coastal California. There are active adult communities in Jackson (see link at right for "Jackson active adult communities".
Median home values were about $350,000 in early 2011 according to Zillow.com.
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What is special about this retirement community
Lower prices than most of the rest of California. Amador County, with its gold mining history, is a very interesting place. Jackson has several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Amador County Hospital and the Grace Blair DePue House and Indian Museum.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Not near the big cities on the coast so it can feel remote.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want to experience California's interior and more peaceful regions might like Jackson.
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Local economy is driven by
Healthcare, construction, and some tourism power the local economy.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Jackson is located in north central California. The average July high temperature is 97 and the average January low is 34. The wettest month is January (6")

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Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Jackson has several historic places to visit in conjunction with its mining history, including the Grace Blair DePue House and Indian Museum.
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Crime
Crime is just over the national average here in Jackson.
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Medical facilities
Sutter Amador Hospital serves Jackson.
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Transportation
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Valuable Links
California guide to retirement communities
City of Jackson website
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Facts about JACKSON
  • State: CA
  • Environment: Mountain,Small Town,Outdoor Oriented,
  • 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): $200,001-$300,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
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