Granite falls : North carolina

Granite Falls retirement communities
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What Granite Falls is like for active adults
Granite Falls is a very small town of about 4600 people in the west central foothills of North Carolina. Hickory is the largest nearby town, along with Lenoir. The elevation is about 1100' above sea level. The area is rural and hilly - popular with vacationers and retirees.  The climate is a bit milder than in the rest of North Carolina.  This part of western North Carolina, which includes the retirement magnets of Asheville and Charlotte, has become extremely popular for retirees and developers of active adult communities. Charlotte is 53 miles away, Asheville is a bit further to the west.

Granite Falls has had its ups and downs. There is not much in the way of local shopping or restaurants. Wal-Mart has a very large store in town. Lakeside Park along Lake Rhodhiss will soon provide a major recreational outlet for the town.  There is boating and golf nearby.

Average home prices in 2009 were in the low $100's, making it an inexpensive alternative to towns closer to Asheville.
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What is special about this retirement community
Opportunity to live a great lifestyle at a relative bargain.  Proximity to mountains and recreation. Several active adult communities to choose from (see link at top right).
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What is not special about this retirement community
Small town life, distance from big city
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What kinds of people like retiring here
The happiest retirees in Granite Falls are those who either chose an active adult community and make that the center of their life, or they like living in a very small town in a more remote part of the state.
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Local economy is driven by
Tourism is a big part of the economy, and so is retirement.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Granite Falls is just over 50 miles from Charlotte near the southwestern corner of the state. Hickory is the nearest big town. Asheville is to the west.  There are hills and reservoirs in the area.
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Cultural environment
For major culture one will have to go to Hickory, Charlotte, or Asheville. But the Caldwell Arts Council and Foothills Performing Arts are a local resource. 
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Medical facilities
The nearest hospitals are in Hickory, about 10 miles
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Transportation
Charlotte Airport is about 54 miles. Granite Falls is just a few miles north of I 40.
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North Carolina retirement communities and guide
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Facts about GRANITE FALLS
  • State: NC
  • Environment: Mountains,Small Town,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
  • Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Culture Index: <80 (Very low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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