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| What Lake Mary is like for active adults |
Let's start by saying Lake Mary Florida is #4 on Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2007 list. That list is aimed at a general, not a retirement, audience, but the basic appeal is there to all groups. Lake Mary is particularly suited to people who want to retire to a place where family life and exposure to people of all ages is important. There are also plenty of jobs in town, in fact thousands commute here every day.
Many lakes make for great recreational opportunities. A great golf course, Timacuan, runs right through the middle of town. Crime is low. The shopping and restaurants are good.
Median home prices were over $300,000 in 2008, making this a very expensive place to retire by Florida standards. There are all kinds of developments, many of them with lakeside living. |
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| What is special about this community |
| Timacuan golf course. Plenty of jobs right here. Florida climate. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city amenities. #4 Money Magazine Best Place to Live (2007) |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Florida summers and hurricanes |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Folks who want to live in a mixed generation environment |
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| Many diverse employers give this an unusually strong tax base. There is no income tax in Florida, and the Save Our Homes law restricts dramatic increases in the assessed value of your home |
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| Physical environment |
| 30 minutes from Orlando and 45 from Daytona Beach. Located in center of Florida |
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| Medical facilities |
| Central Florida Regional is 5 miles away in Sanford. |
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| Transportation |
| Orlando International is just 25 miles away. |
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Active Adult Communities in Lake Mary |
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| Lake Mary Active Communities |
| Facts about LAKE MARY | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Lake,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 60,001-80,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : No | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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