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| What Farmington is like for active adults |
Farmington is a beautiful small town along the Farmington River, southwest of Hartford. It has both a strong commercial base and vital downtown. Retirement in Farmington has the advantage of being near Hartford but not in it, as well as being close to the beautiful northern Connecticut landscape.
Many active adult communities are in the area. The median price of a home in Farmington was $250,000 in late 2009. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Farmington's Public Library is one of the newest and best in Connecticut. It is a beautiful town with some extremely graceful homes. Miss Porters is one of the most prestigious prep schools for girls in New England. Crime is low. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Traffic through the main part of town can be heavy. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| The University of Connecticut Medical School and Hospital is in Farmington and a major employer. There are a number of manufacturing firms such as Mallory Cams in Farmington. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
Farmington is located southwest of Hartford and north of New Haven. The average July high temperature is 83 and the average January low is 14. The wettest month is september (5").
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| Cultural environment |
| The Farmington Library is one of the best in the country for a town of this size. The culture of New Haven and Hartford is just a short drive away. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The University of Connecticut Medical School Hospital. |
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Facts about FARMINGTON
- State: CT
- Environment: Suburban,Small Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- 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: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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