Aurora : Illinois

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What Aurora is like for active adults
Aurora is a city of just over 150,000 located to the east of Chicago in northeastern Illinois. The city has a long history of manufacturing. Many historical buildings were created during its most prosper and some of them remain today, such as the Paramount Theater.  Aurora University is within the town.  There are many potential neighborhoods for retirees to live in, as well as at least one active adult community. The median home price in late 2009  in the high $135,000. Photo of Paramount courtesy of Wikipedia and Serhii Chrucky.
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What is special about this retirement community
Close to Chicago with many historic buildings and interesting neighborhoods. Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago, is a major Hindu temple
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What is not special about this retirement community
Wikipedia says there are gangs in town, although over all crime figures appear below average. Winters are cold, property taxes are high.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want to retire in Illinois in more of an urban environment where housing costs are low.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Aurora is southwest of Chicago near Naperville. The average July high temperature is 84 and the average January low is 10. The wettest month is July (4")
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Cultural environment
Paramount Theatre and the Riverfront Playhouse offer live theatre.There are numerous festivals held downtown during the year, such as Blues on the Fox and Downtown Alive. There is a good public library.
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Medical facilities
There are 2 hospitals - Provena Mercy Center and Rush-Copley Medical Center
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Transportation
The Aurora Municipal Airport has general aviation and acts as a relief valve for Chicago's O'Hare and Midway.  The Metra commuter railroad connects with Chicago.
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Valuable Links
Guide to retirement in Ilinois
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Facts about AURORA
  • State: IL
  • Environment: Urban,
  • City Population: 100,001+
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 0 -20
  • Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
  • Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
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