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| What Murray is like for active adults |
If you have been looking for a retirement community in a low-key college town then Murray, with just over 15,000 people in southern Kentucky, might be the place for you. Murray State University – now known as the “Kentucky’s Public Ivy University” - is a highly ranked institution that delivers plenty of cultural opportunities to active adults 55+ living in this charming college town. Murray State has 10,000 students. Murray is pleased to be chosen as one of 8 certified retirement communities in Kentucky.
In addition to cultural opportunities in Murray, but there are many recreational activities as well, thanks to the presence of the enormous “Land Between the Lakes” recreational area just 15 miles away. This area is famous for its boating, fishing, camping, etc. This diverse city has a mild climate in the winter. Murray is located in Calloway County. Nashville is the closest major city, 120 miles away.
Home prices have increased quite a bit since 2004. Currently they are averaging about $140,000.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Small college town with a vital university
• Low cost of living
• Land Between the Lakes Recreational Center |
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| What is not special about this community |
| It is far from any big city, so you had best like small town living |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
Murray attracts a community of who would like to live in a college town and participate in that environment.
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Murray's economy is driven by education (Murray State University), tourism, and construction |
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| Cultural environment |
| Murray State University provides most of the cultural resources in this town. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Murrray-Calloway Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Barkley Regional Airport (44 Miles) |
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Active Adult Communities in Murray |
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| Murray Active Communities |
| Facts about MURRAY | | State | : KY | | Environment | : College Town,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 0-20,000 | | 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 | : 81-90 (low) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
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Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
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Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
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Recreation:
None to Summer camp
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Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
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Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
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Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
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Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
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Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
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