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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 communty.
Home prices in 2008 have averaged in the high $100's. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Close to Chicago with many historic buildings and interesting neighborhoods |
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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 average or even below average |
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| Physical environment |
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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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Active Adult Communities in Aurora |
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| Aurora Active Communities |
| 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 | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : 2000-4000 | | Total Crime Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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None to Summer camp
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Boondocks to World Hub
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Dangerous to Ft. Knox
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