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| What Charlevoix is like for active adults |
'''Charlevoix, Michigan''', referred to here as “Charlevoix the Beautiful”, is an old seasonal town in northwest Michigan. A popular '''retirement community''' for active adults, Charlevoix is located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Round Lake, adjacent to the shores of Lake Charlevoix.
Because if its location and the fact that it is one of Lake Michigan’s best natural harbors, a great deal of commercial and recreational boat traffic passes through here. Its population swells from about 3,000 people to 30,000 in the summer, as vacationers and active adults 55+ come here for the fishing, boating, and natural beauty. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad used to run through the area. Now that the track has been removed between Charlevoix and Petoskey, the resulting rail trails along Lake Michigan have made the area a mecca for bicyclists and cross country skiers.
Those seeking a retirement community here have the opportunity to live on or near the water due to the ample coastline provided by 3 lakes and a river. According to Yahoo Real Estate the MLS median asking price of 3 Charlevoix homes offered for sale in late 2006 was $224,900. There were 70 homes listed in real estate classifieds with a median price of $319,900. Many of the homes offered for higher prices are on the water.
Charlevoix is the seat of Charlevoix County. For a list of profiles on over 180 cities and towns go to retirement community reviews |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Little Traverse Wheelway
• Venetian festival
• Apple Festival
• Waterfront art fair
• Nature Trails at Mt. McSauba Preserve
• Fantastic boating from the best natural harbor on Lake Michigan
• Ernest Hemingway’s Nick Adams stories were set in nearby Petoskey
• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• Beaver Island (30 minute ferry ride) |
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| What is not special about this community |
| It’s cold in the winter.
It is a small town far from anywhere |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Charlevoix draws in active adults 55 plus who are interested in living in a small town that offers unusual beauty, access to the water, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking. |
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| Tourism |
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| Physical environment |
| Charlevoix is located on an isthmus in northwest Michigan where Lake Charlevoix’s short Round Lake/Pine River complex flows into Lake Michigan |
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| Cultural environment |
| Charlevoix has a number of festivals throughout the year, such as the harvest festival. There are 4 newspapers in the area |
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| Medical facilities |
| Charlevoix Area Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County is 38 miles |
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| Facts about CHARLEVOIX | | State | : MI | | Environment | : Rural,Lake, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 0 -20 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | 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: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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