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| What Tahoe is like for active adults |
Vacationers and people in retirement love this vast area because of its scenery and recreational opportunities. This community offers much, from world class skiing to boating. Other areas nearby, such as Squaw Valley and Mammoth Lakes, offer lower key and less developed versiona of Lake Tahoe that should be considered as retirement destinations.
Lake Tahoe has suffered from much use and development. These activities have been linked to ‘clouding’ of the Lake’s amazingly blue waters. Currently, there is considerable conflict between the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and local homeowners and developers.
Housing tends to be extremely expensive, especially near the lake and ski slopes. The Tahoe area includes many different smaller communities located near the lake. Forest fires can be a serious problem as seen in the summer of 2007.
Lake Tahoe is located in Placer County in northern California. The lake’s surface is 6,229 feet above sea level.
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| What is special about this community |
| • 4 season interest
• World class scenery
• Great skiing, boating, and outdoor activities |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • It is isolated, particularly when hit by winter blizzards
• Not much infrastructure in terms of communities for active adults or people in retirement
• Forest fires |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| People who live here tend to love the outdoors and get away from it all. For more information about how to retire in California or towns like Napa or Eureka |
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| Physical environment |
| The area is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California and offers some of the most majestic scenery in the world. View Google Map for Lake Tahoe |
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| Cultural environment |
| Lake Tahoe does not have much to offer for culture that we are aware of. Can some locals add more information? |
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| Medical facilities |
| Local facilities are limited - the resorts might offer the best care alternatives. |
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| Transportation |
| The drive to San Francisco is about 2 hours in good weather |
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Active Adult Communities in Tahoe |
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| Tahoe Active Communities |
| Facts about TAHOE | | State | : CA | | Environment | : Rural,Mountains,Lake, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 0 -20 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : 2000-4000 | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Culture Index | : <80 (Very low) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 1.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 1.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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