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| What Durango is like for active adults |
Durango is one of the coolest and most popular towns in Colorado. Not just for retirees, but also for young people (average age is 29). Located in the southwestern part of the state, Durango has convenient access to at least 5 major ski areas including Purgatory (about 25 miles away). The Animas River, a gold medal fly fishing stream, flows through the center of town. The town is world famous for every kind of outodoor recreation including mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and golf. This old railroad and mining town has an interesting downtown.
Real estate is fairly expensive with houses costing in a range of the high $200's into the $400's, with bigger places with exceptional views costing even more. This contrasts with the average income in town, reflecting its relatively low average ages, which is low. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a big attraction since it features antique railroad cars and a steam locomotive. There are mountain biking championships, great skiing and fly fishing, The annual Snowdown festival is big. Mesa Verda National Park is a Unesco World Heritage site - it is the home of prehistoric cliff dwellings. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Durango is a small town that is pretty far away from city of any size. Real estate is quite expensive by national standards. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Outdoors people and train buffs will find plenty to like in Durango |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism is the driver of the economy |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Durango is located at an elevation of 6500 feet in southwestern Colorado near the 4 corners (where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona meet). It is on the Animas River in the San Juan Mountains. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Fort Lewis College is in Durango, as is Pueblo Community College. There are local artisans and shops. The Snowdown Festival is a big annual event. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Mercy Medical Center provides medical services for the Durango area. |
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| Transportation |
| Durango-LaPlata Airport near Ignacias is a major regional airport for southwestern Colorado |
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Facts about DURANGO
- State: CO
- Environment: College Town,Mountains,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- 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 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 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: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 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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