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| What Clearwater is like for active adults |
Clearwater is a very popular retirement town mid-way up Florida's west coast. It is on the western side of the bay from Tampa, along with St. Petersburg. The 3 towns are very close together (Clearwater is the smallest of the 3 and has the most small-town atmosphere). The area abounds with active adult communities and 55+ developments for retirees. Clearwater's population is just over 100,000. At 41, the average age in Clearwater is older than the Florida average.
Median sales price of existing homes in the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg markets was $135,300 in 2009's 1st quarter, down over 26% from the year earlier period. Prices near the water and in the nicer areas will obviously be higher. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The Clearwater Public Art and Design Program is a concrete demonstration of support for the arts. St. Petersburg College and Everest University are two colleges in Clearwater. Capitol Royalty Theatre. The beaches and waterfront are great in Clearwater. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Like much of Florida the occasional hurricane is a problem. Clearwater might be too low key or too old for some folks. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| There are many retirees in Clearwater along with many working people who probably commute to Tampa. It is loaded with active adult and 55+ communities. |
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| Clearwater is big for tourism and as a retirement destination. Part of the Tampa Bay Metro, the area is home to many major companies. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
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| Cultural environment |
| Clearwater has a rich cultural infrastructure, in part because of the The Clearwater Public Art and Design Project. All major new projects in the City are taxed in order to provide public art and other support for the arts. The Program seeks to “enhance Clearwater for those who visit and live within the city and to contribute to a legacy for generations to come” through the commission of unique, public artworks." The Royal Capitol Theatre dates to 1920. Many buildings on are on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby St. Petersburg and Tampa are also loaded with cultural venues. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The area is rich with first class medical facilities and doctors in every specialty. |
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| Transportation |
| Pinellas Suncoast Transportation Authority offers bus service in the area. Tampa International Airport is close and a major airport. |
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Facts about CLEARWATER
- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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