Pompano beach : Florida

What Pompano Beach is like for active adults
Pompano Beach, Florida, is a large retirement community with over 100,000 residents. It is named after the tasty fish local to these waters. CNN, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal have touted this city, located just to the north of Fort Lauderdale, as one of the nation’s hottest vacation home markets. As a retirement community Pompano Beach does not offer the cachet or the charm of its more affluent neighbors such as Delray Beach or Boca Raton. The city has begun a plan to redevelop its neglected beachfront. The city could use a carefully thought out Master Plan and stricter zoning laws to help it stop the growth of sprawl, crime, poverty and strip clubs that are in the western parts of the city. Pompano Beach is located in Broward County.

This diverse retirement community has a very warm winter. The city’s many public beaches and parks provide a superb entertainment option for active adults. Hillsboro Lighthouse is a local landmark on the beach. The Goodyear Blimp is the city’s most famous winter resident.

Active adults 55+ who live in Pompano 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 you can choose to live in one of the many gated communities in the town or surrounding area; there is a rich array of choices for retirement living. Pompano Beach offers apartments near the ocean as well as single family homes. The median sales price of a home in mid 2008 was about $230,000.

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What is special about this retirement 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 • Pompano Harness Track and proximity to major league sports teams in nearby Miami
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What is not special about this retirement community
• Crowds in season • Over Development is always a risk • Hurricane season • Pompano Beach can be scruffy in places
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What kinds of people like retiring here
Pompano attracts a diverse community who want to live in an understated community. Many retirees who live here came here from the northeast.
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Local economy is driven by
Tourism, retail, and real estate are important to the economy
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Climate and Physical Environment
Pompano is on the southeast coast of Florida, about 20 miles north of Miami. It is flat with the Atlantic Ocean on the East with business and real estate development to the west.
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Cultural environment
Nearby Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Miami have much to offer culturally just a short drive away.
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Medical facilities
North Broward Medical Center is in Pompano Beach, Ft. Lauderdale’s hospitals are under 5 miles away.
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Transportation
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is just a few miles away. Several railroads pass through Pompano, with the nearest Amtrak passenger service in nearby Deerfield Beach. Tri-Rail provides commuter service from Palm Beach County, through Broward County/Pompano, and into Miami-Dade County.
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Facts about POMPANO BEACH
  • State: FL
  • Environment: Coastal,
  • City Population: 100,001+
  • Median age of Population: 45-64
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: No
  • Name of the Guide: retirementguy

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