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| What Fort Lauderdale is like for active adults |
Fort Lauderdale, the “Venice of America," on the southeast coast of Florida has been a popular retirement community since the end of World War II. This bustling city on the intercoastal waterway is warm in the winter and has a rich array of choices for retirement living. Many people live on the intercoastal waterway and its intricate system of connecting canals – in fact going out to dinner or visiting friends is often a question of getting in one’s boat and driving it to your destination. Many communities and developments have golf courses and other high-end amenities sought out by active adults 55 plus. There are miles of white sandy beaches on the barrier island portion of Fort Lauderdale, which is a short drive across one of the many bays that are in this area.
Formerly known as a college spring break mecca, the city has branched out as a high-end destination for the yachting world and cruise ships.
Fort Lauderdale is a vital, diverse, and growing city of almost 200,000, which makes it appeal to a certain type of retiree – those looking for a small town environment will not find it here.
Fort Lauderdale has many retirement housing options including many apartments. Real estate prices in the area tend to be high, although they softened in 2007. A search in late 2007 on Yahoo Real Estate found 5,260 homes for sale on MLS with a median price of $419,900. There were 5,421 homes in the real estate classifieds with a median price of $299,900.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Beautiful white sandy beaches
• Intricate canal system and waterside living for many
• Warm weather all winter – average Jan temperature is in the mid-60’s
• Many upscale housing opportunities for retirees, including high rise apartments near the beach
• Broward Center for the Performing Arts |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Crowds and big city atmosphere
• Spring break
• Hurricane season |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Fort Lauderdale attracts a diverse community and is therefore quite cosmopolitan. It tends to attract former urban retirees rather than small town Midwesterners. |
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| It is a vital business center and headquarters for several multi-nationals, particularly those with large Latin American operations. . Tourism, retail, and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Physical environment |
| Fort Lauderdale is on the southeast coast of Florida, about 20 miles north of Miami. It is flat with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Everglades well to the west. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Fort Lauderdale’s has many artists and galleries in residence. • Mark K. Wheeler Gallery at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. • Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale Z
• Museum of Discovery and Science |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are many hospitals in Fort Lauderdale. |
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| Transportation |
| Several railroads pass through Fort Lauderdale. Amtrak provides passenger service and Tri-Rail provides commuter service from through Broward County/Fort Lauderdale, and into Miami-Dade County.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the country, an emerging international gateway. Port Everglades is the nation’s second busiest cruise ship port. |
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Active Adult Communities in Fort Lauderdale |
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| Fort Lauderdale Active Communities |
| Facts about FORT LAUDERDALE | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Urban,Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 61 + | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : No | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.6/5 ( 25 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 24 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 23 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.7/5 ( 22 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.8/5 ( 23 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 20 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 20 votes cast)
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