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| What Hendersonville is like for active adults |
If your idea of a great retirement community involves stately Victorian homes with flowerboxes along tree-shaded streets, Hendersonville and the nearby Village of Flat Rock might be the place for you. The city has an exceptionally beautifully and revitalized downtown area with boutiques, antique shops and tourist attractions that will appeal to active adults 55+. Its architecture reflects the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This southern town is located in what is called the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area of western North Carolina. The population is just over 5,800, although over 20,000 people live in the area.
Hendersonville has much to like as a retirement community. Its economy is strong thanks to tourism and the popularity of North Carolina’s climate and charming atmosphere. There is plenty to do and see. The tourism also provides jobs for active adults who are interested.
There are historic neighborhoods on the city's west side and in the northern suburb of Druid Hills. According to Yahoo Real Estate in late 2007 the median asking price of 712 homes listed in Hendersonville classifieds had a median price of $239,900.
Hendersonville is located in Henderson County. Asheville is about 25 miles away and Spartanburg is 40 miles to the south.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Apple and Golden Jubilee festivals
• Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
• Flat Rock Play House
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Pisgah National Forest
• Dupont State Forest
• The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County
• Thomas Wolfe’s Angel
• Henderson County Curb Market |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Not for those looking for an urban environment |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Active adults will like living in this retirement community because it has beautiful natural surroundings and a vital and historic downtown. There is a strong economic base with ample opportunities for work. People who especially enjoy outdoor living or living in a small town will love it here. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, recreation |
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| Physical environment |
| Hendersonville is located in western North Carolina and is near both the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Due to its elevation it is considerably cooler here than in the rest of North Carolina. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The town has a symphony orchestra and concert band. The Flatrock Play House is one of the top 10 seasonal theatres in the country.The community has a number of festivals such as the NC Apple Festival, Music on Main Street, art shows, street dances, and other events through the year. There is also the Arts Center of Henderson County. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital is here |
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| Transportation |
| Asheville Regional Airport is 10 miles away.
Greenville-Spartanburg International is about 35 miles. |
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Active Adult Communities in Hendersonville |
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| Hendersonville Active Communities |
| Facts about HENDERSONVILLE | | State | : NC | | Environment | : Mountains,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 45-64 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | 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 | : <80 (Very low) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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