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| What Lawrence is like for active adults |
'''Lawrence, Kansas''' is the home of the University of Kansas and a popular '''retirement community'''. The town was listed as one of the “Top 10 Value Towns” of 2007 for retirement. The population is about 80,000 and is located near the northeast corner of the state. Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County.
Active adults 55+ who want to live in a vibrant college town will find Lawrence, Kansas a stimulating community. The university’s 30,000 students give Lawrence a liberal bent and is the source for many cultural offerings. Lawrence has a radical library, microbreweries, a half dozen locally-owned coffeehouses, and an anti-discrimination law protecting gays. The city has a thriving music and art scene; Rolling Stone named Lawrence one of the "best lil' college towns" in the country in 2005. Douglas County, where Lawrence is located, was one of 2 counties to vote for John Kerry in the 2004 election.
Downtown Lawrence, in particular Massachusetts Street, has a lively atmosphere and is filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, and music venues. The 1983 TV movie The Day After, a film about a nuclear holocaust, was filmed here. The University of Kansas Jayhawks provide much local sports excitement.
According to Yahoo Real Estate in early 2007 the MLS median asking price of 53 homes offered for sale was $199,900. There were 364 homes in the classified listings with a median price of $183,900.
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| What is special about this community |
| • University of Kansas - a very pretty campus and major influence on the town
• Haskell Indian Nations University • North vs. South Music Festival
• La Prima Tazza, one of Lawrence's many unique coffee shops.
• Independent book stores
• American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame
• Clinton State Park
• The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics |
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| What is not special about this community |
| You have to like living in the heartland |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Lawrence attracts a community of people who want to live in an interesting and stimulating college town |
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| The economy is driven by the university |
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| Physical environment |
| The city of Lawrence is located near the northeaster corner of the state of Kansas. The Kansas River is nearby. |
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| Cultural environment |
| There is a lively musical and literary tradition here. The downtown area is filled with bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, and galleries where music can be heard and art appreciated. The University of Kansas campus is home to museums, including the KU Natural History Museum, and the Spencer Museum of Art. The Lied Center of Kansas is the multimillion performing arts center of KU. Lawrence Arts Center is a vital part of the cultural scene. The North vs. South Music Festival is held each August to coincide with the anniversary of Quantrill's Raid (Civil War battle). |
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| Medical facilities |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Kansas City (Mo) International Airport is about 45 miles. Lawrence Muni has multiple lighted runways for charters and private aircraft. |
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| Lawrence Active Communities |
| Facts about LAWRENCE | | State | : KS | | Environment | : College Town, | | City Population | : 50,001-100,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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