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| What Mammoth Lakes is like for active adults |
Mammoth Lakes, California makes an interesting retirement community for active adults who enjoy outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and camping. The area is in extreme eastern California in the center (north/south) of the state. Its location in the Sierra Nevada guarantees amazing snowstorms and cooler summers than most of the state. Mammoth Lakes had just over 7,000 residents in the 2000 census. It is located in Mono County. Fresno is 81 miles away.
The new owner of Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Starwood Capital Group, makes a claim that with 1.5 million skier visits per year it is the second most frequented resort in the U.S. In addition to skiing there is golf, snowmobiling, tennis, biking, and every conceivable outdoor adventure. The Village at Mammoth is the community nearest the ski resort.
A major earthquake occurred here in 1980 which had a negative effect on real estate values. In recent years with the development and popularity of the Mammoth Ski Resort, along with the promise of a much improved airport, there has been rapid growth and construction. Prices have gone up dramatically. There are a few developments and condos here that cater to active adults in retirement, but it seems like many more will come as active adult Californians move out from crowded cities and suburbs.
Average home prices are on the high side, reflecting California prices. According to Yahoo Real Estate the median asking price in the spring of 2007 for 222 homes listed in real estate classifieds had a median price of $724,000.
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
• Adjacent to the Mojave Desert
• Great outdoor activities in the Sierra Nevada
• The Owens Valley, a scenic area
• Access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness
• Devil's Postpile National Monument |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Crowds on the weekends. LOTS of snow in winter. The area is quite isolated. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Mammoth attracts a community of who enjoy living in the mountains near a world class ski resort. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism and construction are the principal drivers of the economy. Its fortunes are tied to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Mammoth Lakes is at the edge of the Long Valley Caldera in the Sierra Nevada. The area is geologically active, with hot springs and rhyolite domes. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area dominates the landscape. The Mojave Desert is a short distance away. There are lakes, a soda springs, and an obsidian dome. |
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| Cultural environment |
| A lot of the culture revolves around outdoor activities and art. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Mammoth Hospital is here. |
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| Transportation |
| Mammoth Yosemite Airport is 11 miles away. Fresno Yosemite International is 79 miles. The area is so mountainous that you approach the area from the east and on the edge of the mountains. |
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Facts about MAMMOTH LAKES
- State: CA
- Environment: Rural,Mountains,Desert,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: <80 (Very low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: ctyankee
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote 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: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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