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| What Winston-Salem is like for active adults |
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is an intriguing name for a city. It was named to a list of the “Top 10 Value Towns for Retirees in 2007”. Two of the world’s top-selling cigarettes are eponymous with this popular retirement community. RJ Reynolds started his tobacco business here in 1874.
Salem was founded first - it was settled to be a Moravian (German) religious settlement in 1753. Old Salem has a historic center with many restored buildings. Nearby Winston was founded in 1849. The cities were joined later to become one community in Forsyth County. Located near the center of North Carolina’s northern border, the population is now 183,000. The metro area has over 441,000 people.
Winston-Salem is often referred to as the Twin City. Active adults 55+ in retirement here will find plenty to do. The Hanes Mall is the largest shopping mall in North Carolina. The cultural scene is rich with many theaters and museums. According to the Visitors Center there is live music, vintage films, avant-garde dance, classic plays, museum visits, and wine tours. The wineries are in the nearby Yadkin Valley. Golf Digest named the Triad the best big city for golf in America in a survey of 330 cities. There is a plethora of public golf courses – two of the most distinguished are Tanglewood Park and Salem Glen – both are home to big tournaments. There are many parks in the city.
The area has a range of retirement communities for active adults 55+. Retirees will find every kind of housing choice – from dedicated retirement communities to all types of housing in the city’s neighborhoods. From apartments to condos to houses, the area offers a wide variety of choices and affordable prices. Yahoo Real Estate in 2007 found 2,127 homes for sale in the MLS with a median price of $149,000.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Old Salem (colonial site)
• Historic Bethabara Park.
• Wachovia Center (Skyscraper)
• The Home Moravian Church - the largest Moravian parish in the country.
• Moravian graveyard, "God's Acre"
• Bell and Sons cafeteria
• Reynolda Gardens
• Reynolda House Museum of American Art |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Development is proceeding very quickly with attendant traffic. Some young professionals say there is not enough to do in the Twin Cities. There is crime in W-S |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
Active adults 55+ live here who like being in a vibrant city with an active downtown. The area is a golfer’s paradise.
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is the largest employer in Winston-Salem. RJR is headquartered in the city. Dell Computer has a manufacturing plant here. For Winston-Salem Craigslist. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The Old Salem district and Historic Bethabara site provide historical attractions. Other sites include Reynolda Village (Reynolda Gardens and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art), the Horne Creek Historic Farm, and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. Universities located in Winston-Salem include: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina School of the Arts, and Salem College. Winston-Salem is often called the "City of the Arts," it had the first arts council in the United States. The North Carolina School of the Arts and the Piedmont Opera Theatre. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Medical Park Hospital, North Carolina Baptist Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Greensboro's Piedmont Triad International Airport is 23 miles away |
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| Winston-Salem Active Communities |
| Facts about WINSTON-SALEM | | State | : NC | | Environment | : Urban,Suburban,University town, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : 2000-4000 | | Total Crime Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Cost of Living Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.4/5 ( 16 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.1/5 ( 11 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 1.9/5 ( 10 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 8 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 6 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 6 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.1/5 ( 17 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.1/5 ( 8 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 6 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.4/5 ( 8 votes cast)
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