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| What New Smyrna Beach is like for active adults |
New Smyrna Beach is a peaceful beach community of 22,000 located in the northern portion of Florida’s east coast. It prides itself on being a laid back coastal community, free of crowds and pollution. The city incorporates the city of Coronado Beach. New Smyrna Beach was the center of intense real estate speculation during the 1920’s; about 800 buildings from that era survive. After the boom a severe depression lasted until after WW II, from which time the area has steadily grown.
New Smyrna Beach gives retirees an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community. Active adults 55+ can choose from beachfront living on the barrier island, or more traditional housing and adult communities on the mainland and across the intercoastal waterway. With an average age of 56, the community is definitely a popular retirement community. There are some condos and homes on the market, as well as many high rise apartments overlooking the ocean at much higher prices. Many desirable rental apartments are available for less than $1000 per month. The average sales price in the 1st quarter of 2008 was about $230,000, well below the 2006-7 average. New Smyrna Beach is located in Volusia County. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Marineland
• Marine Discovery Center
• Wonderful Atlantic beaches on the barrier island
• Many residential options for retirees
• The Casements – former home of John D. Rockefeller |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Over Development is always a risk
• Hurricane season
• Not for those looking for hustle and bustle |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| New Smyrna Beach attracts a community of retirees who want to live in an understated, community – but who have a strong interest in nature, or an outdoor lifestyle |
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| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Physical environment |
| New Smyrna Beach is in the northern portion of the east coast of Florida. It features a barrier island with beaches that are connected to the mainland |
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| Cultural environment |
| The Atlantic Center for the Arts is a community arts education center. There is an artists-in-residence program that works with students in music, literary arts, performance, and visual arts. Nearby Deland and Daytona Beach also offer many cultural opportunities |
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| Medical facilities |
| Bert Fish Medical Center is here, with other hospitals in nearby Daytona Beach (15 miles) |
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| Transportation |
| Daytona Beach International Airport is 13 miles away. |
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Active Adult Communities in New Smyrna Beach |
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| New Smyrna Beach Active Communities |
| Facts about NEW SMYRNA BEACH | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Suburban,Coastal,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 45-64 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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