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| What Jupiter is like for active adults |
The three Florida villages of Jupiter, Tequesta, and Juno Beach combine rich history, culture, and natural beauty to provide a retirement community with an unsurpassed quality of life. Retirees who enjoy communities with a small town feel and the benefits of a growing area will find these Northern Palm Beach County villages appealing. There are more than 100 miles of unspoiled beaches along the ocean, rivers, and the intracoastal waterway.
Located just to the north of Palm Beach, Jupiter represents an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community. The city has had to wrestle with the issue of overdevelopment, a big problem everywhere in Florida.
Retirees and active adults 55+ who live in Jupiter Beach find it is possible to live near the water – either the beach or the intercoastal. There are many apartment buildings that offer carefree living and varying degrees of amenities. Or they can choose to live in one of the many gated communities in the town or surrounding area. This diverse city is warm in the winter, has and has a rich array of choices for retirement living, including some extremely upscale golf and boating developments.
Jupiter has many retirement housing options including apartments and condos. 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 1,981 homes for sale on MLS with a median price of $397,000. There were 1,588 homes in the real estate classifieds with a median price of $398,000. Compared to the same source in 2006, there was a decided increase in the number of homes for sale and a significant decrease in the asking price.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Beautiful white sandy beaches on
• Living on the beach near some of America’s most vibrant cities
• Warm weather all winter – average Jan temperature is in the high-60’s
• Many housing opportunities for retirees, including high rise apartments near the beach and gated communities
• Art Fest by the Sea (annual art show)
• Roger Dean Stadium – spring training home of both the Florida Marlins and |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Crowds in season
• Over Development is always a risk
• Hurricane season
• Jupiter Beach is not for those looking for big town |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Jupiter attracts a diverse community of retirees who want to live in an understated, smaller scale community. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy |
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| Physical environment |
| Jupiter is on the southeast coast of Florida, about 5 miles north of Palm Beach. It is flat with the Atlantic Ocean on the East with business and real estate development to the west. The wild and scenic Loxahatchee River runs through the area. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Jupiter and its sister communities are famous more for their orientation towards nature more than formal culture. For example, nature tours along the Loxahatchee River, one of the few federally designated "wild and scenic" rivers in the country, is a strong attraction. The Marinelife Center of Juno Beach helps educate about the endangered sea turtles that nest on Juno’s beaches. For example, on a turtle watch, the Center permits the ability to observe the sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. The Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum is a collection of hundreds of artifacts. |
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| Medical facilities |
| • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is 4mMiles away.
• Jupiter Medical Center Inc is 6 Miles; Jupiter, Fl)
• Columbia Hospital is 9 miles away |
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| Transportation |
| Palm Beach International Airport is just 15 miles away.
Jupiter is blessed with Amtrak passenger service with a station in nearby West Palm Beach. Tri-Rail provides commuter service from Palm Beach County, through Broward County/Jupiter, and into Miami-Dade County. |
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Active Adult Communities in Jupiter |
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| Jupiter Active Communities |
| Facts about JUPITER | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | 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 | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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