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| What Jacksonville OR is like for active adults |
Jacksonville was one of the first gold mining towns in the state of Oregon. Although the gold has long played out, its legacy is a town of great beauty and history. TheJacksonville Historic District is now a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The town, a few miles west of Medford in the Rogue Valley, attracts affluent people who tend to be a bit older than the Oregon average.
Homes in Jackonsville were much more expensive in mid 2009 than the national average - $250,000 vs. $186,500. Condos and lovely townhomes are available in Jacksonville. The area is so compact that you almost don't need a car.
Photo of Jacksonville Museum above is courtesy of Wikipedia and Geographer. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Unique history as an old gold mining town. Over 100 buildings within its Historic District (a U.S. Landmark). Great restaurants and wineries. Wonderful location in the orchard and vineyard country of the Rogue River Valley. Natural amphitheater is the site of festivals and concerts. There are some world class restaurants in Jacksonville, including the famous Jacksonville Inn and Gogi's. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It's a very little town of just over 2,000 people. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like history and small towns will enjoy Jacksonville. |
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| Tourism and agriculture are the lifeblood of Jacksonville's economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Jacksonville is a few miles west of Medford in very southern Oregon. It lies in the Rogue Valley between the Cascade and the Siskiyou Mountains. |
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| The Britt Festival is a seasonal music festival that takes place at an open-air amphitheater. The site was selected in 1963 because of the acoustic qualities of the surrounding hills. The popular concert series draws national pop, country, alternative and contemporary music acts. Jacksonville Historic Museum is worth a visit. The Beekman Native Plant Arboretum. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Rogue Valley and Providence Medford are the two local medical centers |
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| Transportation |
| I 5, the major interstate running north and south through Oregon, goes through nearby Medford. Rogue Valley International Airport is within a few miles. |
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Facts about JACKSONVILLE OR
- State: OR
- Environment: Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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