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| What New Haven is like for active adults |
New Haven is the 3rd largest city in Connecticut and the home of Yale University. New Haven is a planned city laid out in a grid around a 16 acre "Green" - the heart of the downtown. Long troubled by urban blight and torn apart by I 95, the city is in resurgence thanks to a strong local economy and the efforts of Yale. Many downtown buildings have been converted from commercial use to rental apartments and condominiums. The result is that young professionals and retirees are seeking out New Haven for an urban lifestyle. There are plenty of interesting restaurants and shops. Cultural offerings are top notch (many New York plays try out here). Many different neighborhoods like Wooster Square offer proximity to the downtown without driving. There is a growing retiree contingent living in the city; some developers are working on projects to answer that need.
In addition to Yale, New Haven boasts Albertus Magnus College, Gateway Community College, and Southern Connecticut State College.
Real estate prices have been affected by the economic slump of 2008-9. According to the NAR, prices in the New Haven/Milford area had fallen to about $241,000 by the 3rd Quarter of 2009. When looking at prices within the city itself, Zillow and City-Data report a median price of about $170,000 at the end of 2009. Neighborhood has a lot to do with what you will pay. Condos in the nicest buildings are relative bargains compared to New York and other cities. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| New Haven is a real city that can be exciting to live in. Downtown there is a magnificent green surrounded by the Library, elegant churches, Yale's gothic campus, and office buildings. Radiating from there are streets like Chapel with good shopping and exciting restaurants. The city has come back and retirees are discovering it. Yale is a positive power for the community. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Crime is high in New Haven, as it is in most cities. There are pockets of blight, and taxes are high. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People looking for the urban retirement lifestyle will love it in New Haven. Restaurants and the arts are tops. When you are tired of New Haven, jump on the train and be in Manhattan in 1 1/2 hours. Or take a short drive to the beach. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Yale University and its 2 major hospitals are the principal drivers of the economy. There is also a strong bio-tech base. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| New Haven is in the middle of the state on its southern coast (CT actually runs east and west as it goes away from NY). New Haven Harbor is an important terminal for shipping. Long Island Sound helps moderate temperatures year round. |
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| Cultural environment |
| On a per capita basis New Haven arguably packs more culture per person than any other American city. There is the Yale Repertory Theatre, the Shubert Theatre, and Long Wharf Theatre. Yale Center for British Art and the Peabody Museum of Natural History are just 2 of many museums. New Haven Symphony. Untold cultural events emanating from Yale. And some significant architecture, both old and new. Some of the world's top architectural firms arein New Haven. There is a minor league baseball team (Ravens), plus exciting Ivy League sports rivalries played out at the historic Yale Bowl. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Yale New Haven Hospital is one of the world's leading teaching hospitals. St. Raphael's Hospital is a first class institution as well. Every type of medical specialty is in great supply in the New Haven area. |
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| Transportation |
| New Haven is at the crossroads of both I 95 and I 91. Tweed Airport is currently under-utilized, but offers very convenient service to Washington and Philadelphia. Union Station offers both AMTRAK and Metro North railroad service to the rest of the country. |
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Facts about NEW HAVEN
- State: CT
- Environment: Urban,College Town,Coastal,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 121+ (very high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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Inexpensive to Luxury
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3. Taxes:
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3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
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5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
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6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
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7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
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9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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