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| What New York is like for active adults |
Even if you haven’t ever visited the Big Apple you probably have an idea what it’s like from movies and TV shows. New York, New York is a great retirement community for active adults who love culture and a bustling scene.
New York City (8,000,000 people) is made up of 5 boroughs, plus suburbs. There is a great variety of places and types of housing for active adults 55+. Manhattan is of course the most famous and the most expensive borough. For proximity to more cultural and social activities than a person could do in a lifetime – New York is THE place. Adults use NYC as a retirement community, full or part-time, either because they lived here while working, or because they moved here for the experience. One advantage is not needing a car in Manhattan – nice as baby boomers age and driving becomes unpleasant or unsafe. The buses and subways and mass transit are great, walking is always an option, and taxis abound (at least when it’s not raining). Social services are strong, and there are plenty of independent and assisted living facilities.
For many active adults, living at New York City is all about the rich cultural environment. New Yorkers are informed, they share their opinions, and they get out and do things. It is the thinking retiree’s version of paradise.
On the downside New York is expensive. Taxes are high, everything costs more. Apartments less than $500,000 are scarce, the average home is almost $1MM. For someone from a small town, it will take a few days to feel comfortable amidst the noise and bustle. The city has never been safer, its crime rate low. Property values have been quite stable.
Some active adults might consider a part-time residence in the city – getting a small studio apartment and commuting from the suburbs. There are some cooperative hotels – when you are not living there you can rent it out. For profiles on over 300 cities and towns go to reviews of the best retirement communities |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Being in the center of the universe • Non-stop culture – Broadway, lectures, dance, opera, music • New York’s parks are magnificent • Mass transit – no need for a car • Restaurants for every taste and budget – never eat in the same place twice • • Diversity • Everybody is a philosopher |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • New York City, particularly Manhattan, is expensive
• Have to like to live in a big, sometimes smelly city
• Summers are hot and oppressive
Golf is very poor in Manhattan |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| People who like to think, talk, walk, go out, and eat, live an exciting life. Use this link for a page that explains the various types of retirement communities. For more information about how to retire in New York |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Bib business, tourism, hospitality, you name it |
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| Physical environment |
| New York City is situated on the flat Atlantic Coast of New York. Manhattan is an island surrounded by the East River and the Hudson River. There are many waterways and inlets in the area. For a review of the college town of Ithaca |
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| Cultural environment |
| No need to comment here – the Big Apple is the apex of American culture |
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| Medical facilities |
| Choose from some of the most famous medical facilities in the world. |
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| Transportation |
| 4 big international airports are a short cab ride away.
The subways are noisy but reliable and fast.
Busses are everywhere.
This is one city in America where a car is a definite liability |
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| New York Active Communities |
| Facts about NEW YORK | | State | : NY | | Environment | : Urban,University town,Coastal, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $500,001+ | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Culture Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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