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| What Granite Falls is like for active adults |
| Granite Falls is a very small town in the west central foothills of North Carolina. Hickory is the largest nearby town. The elevation is 1bout 1100' above sea level and the area is rural, 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 magnet of Asheville, has become extremely popular for retirees and developers of active adult communities |
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| What is special about this community |
| Opportunity to live a great lifestyle at a relative bargain. Proximity to mountains and recreation |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Small town life, distance from big city |
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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 |
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| Granite Falls Active Communities |
| 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) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
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Inexpensive to Luxury
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Culture:
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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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