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| What Daytona Beach is like for active adults |
The retirement community of Daytona Beach is also a tourist destination and community of 64,000 located in the northern portion of Florida’s east coast. It attracts more than 8,000,000 visitors a year. Blessed with many nicknames, it is known as “The Birthplace of Speed”, thanks to its hard beaches where early automobile speed demons raced and broke records. The speed tradition lives on with the Daytona 500 and biker conventions such as “Biketoberfest” and “Daytona Beach Bike Week”. Collegians have long come here in droves for spring break, but recent efforts to crack down on rowdyism have successfully stemmed that tide. The city incorporates the towns of Daytona, Daytona Beach, and Seabreeze. It is home to several colleges, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Daytona Beach gives retirees an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community. This diverse city has a mild climate in the winter.
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
For retirement living options people can choose from beachfront living on the barrier island, or more traditional housing and adult communities on the mainland and across the intercoastal waterway (See Active Communities Link at right).
Home prices have fallen steeply since 2006. The average price was just under $100,000 in early 2012 (NAR), well off earlier years. Many desirable rental apartments are available for less than $1000 per month. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
Daytona beaches; Daytona 500; Many residential options for retirees; Ponce de Leon Inlet Light; Daytona USA; International Motor Sports Hall of Fame; More than 20 championship golf courses |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Crowds of tourists at various times of the year. Crime is high in certain areas |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Daytona Beach attracts a community of retirees who want to live in a busy community near the beach. Those interested in car and motorcycle racing will find an ideal home |
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| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Daytona Beach is in the northern portion of the east coast of Florida. It features a barrier island with hard sand beaches that are connected to the mainland |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
There are many artistic and cultural outlets in Daytona Beach. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is one, as is the Southeast Museum of Photography. Other cultural attractions include the historic Peabody Auditorium, Seaside Music Theater, News-Journal Center, the Halifax Historical Museum, and the Mary McLeod Bethune Fine Arts Center. Popular events include the Daytona Winterfest and the Bandshell Concert Series. |
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| Crime |
| The crime rate is a very high 791 vs. the national average of 321. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Halifax Medical Center |
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| Transportation |
| Daytona Beach International Airport offers non-stop service to many U.S. cities |
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Facts about DAYTONA BEACH
- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,Small-mid Sized City,RV Community,Golf Community,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature: 60-80
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- 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: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: btd
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 5 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 6 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.2/5 ( 5 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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