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| What Kingston is like for active adults |
| Looking for a small town retirement community that is near some of the best, most uncrowded beaches in America? A charming New England town that has its own Amtrak stop? Or one that has a major university, the University of Rhode Island? Look no further, Kingston, Rhode Island, is all of that and a lot more for active adults 55+.
The entire state of Rhode Island is surprisingly undiscovered. It has the most seacoast per capita of any state. It is convenient to New York and Boston, along with its own dynamic capital, Providence. Newport, just down the road from Kingston, is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. And yet hardly anyone lives here, so prices are reasonable and overcrowding not an issue. Kingston is just one of many towns in Rhode Island that deserve a good look as a potential retirement community choice for active adults.
This town is an excellent choice for retirees who want to live in a small and interesting university town. Kingston, (population 5,000) is actually an unincorporated village in the town of South Kingston. The Kingston Village Historic District has 38 buildings listed due to its stock of handsome Federal, Greek Revival, and Late Victorian architecture. The University has 11,000 students, which bring considerable life and diversity to the town.
Housing choices available to active adults include the restored historic homes in the central village. There are other nice homes close to town. There is at least one new luxury condominium development in the area. There are also assisted living facilities nearby.
The Kingston downtown area is small but interesting.
According to Yahoo Real Estate the MLS median asking price of 11 homes offered for sale in late 2006 was $499,000. There were 3 homes in the classified listings with a median price of $599,900.
Kingston is the county seat of Washington County |
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| What is special about this community |
| • University of Rhode Island
• Beautiful setting near Rhode Island beaches
• Dr. Everett Christopher Memorial Arboretum
• URI Botanical Gardens
• Pettaquamscutt Historical Society
• Kingston Village Historical District |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Traffic in season can clog the main road through town. • It is not inexpensive • It’s a small town |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Kingston attracts a community of retirees who want to live in a small university town near great beaches. |
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| The economy is driven by the university |
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| Physical environment |
| The area experiences a 4 season climate. Water is just about everywhere - Rhode Island is surrounded by ocean, bays, and lakes. The area is low and gently rolling. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The university is the major cultural draw in the area. Antiquing is good in the area. Nearby Providence and Newport offer many cultural opportunities. |
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| Medical facilities |
| South County Hospital is 4 miles away in Wakefield |
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| Transportation |
| Green Airport is 18 miles away in Providence.
Amtrak has a stop in Kingston |
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Active Adult Communities in Kingston |
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| Kingston Active Communities |
| Facts about KINGSTON | | State | : RI | | Environment | : College Town,Small Town, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 60,001-80,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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