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What Spring Hill is like for active adults
Spring Hill Florida is one of the northernmost retirement communities on Florida’s (west) Gulf Coast. If you drive between Tallahassee (on the inside of Florida’s elbow) down the coast toward Tampa you will be struck by how empty the landscape is for almost 100 miles. Development starts just above Spring Hill; bulldozers relentlessly churn further north from here every day. Spring Hill is about 38 miles north of Tampa, and is somewhat inland.

Spring Hill offers many pleasant places to live, although its central corridor, U.S. 19 is an unending series of strip malls and chain stores. Away from the strip one can find many developments, some of which are designated as age restricted and others which tend to be age-restricted by choice. Many are built around large lakes with offer pleasant water side living, others feature golf courses or are closer to the Gulf. The nearby planned community of Hernando Beach offers water access and a relaxed lifestyle.

Average home prices in Spring Hill have fallen from the high $100's in 2006 to about $130,000 in the second quarter of 2008. Spring Hill is located in Hernando County.

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What is special about this retirement community
• Weeki Wachee Gardens are nearby • Pederson Park and countless waterways offer plenty of fishing and boating • Suwannee River and Gainesville are nearby • Many large lakes in area • Extremely fast-growing community with opportunities for work • As the northernmost outpost on Florida’s west coast the area is much less expensive than just 40 miles to the south in Tampa.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Here is some question whether rapid growth can be controlled. There does not appear to be a central downtown. U.S. 19 is not appealing, although you can certainly buy anything you want there.
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What kinds of people like retiring here

Within Spring Hill lies, Timber Pines, a 1,400 acre community for 55 and over.  The entire complex is owned by the 3,452 residents   63 holes of golf, 8 tennis courts, fabulous Country Club, Performing Arts center, Fitness center, woodshop, pools, hot tubs, etc. 3 24/7 gated entrances.   Timber Pines offers a very unique value for retirement than most of coastal Florida.  www.timberpines.org

 

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Local economy is driven by
Construction, retail.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Spring Hill is located a few miles from the Gulf, about 36 miles north of Tampa. Currently it is the biggest town between Tampa and Tallahassee. Many lakes are in the area.
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Cultural environment
For culture at this point one would best head to Tampa or St. Petersburg to the south.
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Medical facilities
• Oak Hill Hospital • Spring Hill Regional Hospital
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Transportation
Tampa International Airport is 36 miles away. The Tollway is a new road that promises to open up the area to development. In the meantime it offers a fast way to get to points south.
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Facts about SPRING HILL
  • State: FL
  • Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
  • City Population: 50,001-100,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: No
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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