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| What Westerly is like for active adults |
Westerly is a very attractive and prosperous town of about 20,000 in southeastern Rhode Island, near the Connecticut border. It is very popular with tourists because of the wonderful ponds and beaches in the area. Its economy was once centered on the local granite quarries.The downtown is especially beautiful with classic buildings, churches, and library. The town includes Watch Hill, one of the nicest watering holes for New York's elite. Misquamicut State Beach is one of the finest public beaches anywhere in the country. Surprising to many, Rhode Island has great surfing . Westerly includes a number of villages including Avondale (with antique colonial and Queen Anne style homes), Bradford (which has its own post office), Dunn's Corners, Mastuxet, and Misquamicut The Pawcatuck River runs through the western edge of the town. Photo of beach courtesy of Wikipedia and Bwalac.
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
There are active adult communities in the area (see link at right).
The median value of a home in Westerly was about $250,000 in 2010. Near the ocean and in the nicest neighborhoods there are many houses priced in the millions. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Interesting downtown, many historic districts and buildings, and fabulous beaches and salt ponds. It is no wonder tourism is the biggest local industry. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It can get very crowded in season. Real estate is expensive. Rhode Island is a high tax state and not in the best fiscal shape. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like a nice downtown, pretty neighborhoods, and access to first class beaches will like Westerly. |
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| Tourism is probably the most important industry in Westerly. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Being near the water gives Westerly a milder climate than interior New England. Westerly is the first town in RI coming from Connecticut. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| As a tourist town there is no shortage of restaurants to enjoy of all types . Westerly holds a number of annual events such as First Night and The Summer Pops, hosted by the Chorus of Westerly every June in the town park. Shakespeare in the Park is held in Wilcox Park. The beautiful library is undergoing a renovation. |
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| Crime |
| The crime index in Westerly is less than half the U.S. index. |
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| Transportation |
| Transportation options are plentiful. Amtrak stops here and I 95 runs through town. Nearby airports include Groton and Providence. Ferries in the area go to Long Island and the off-shore islands like Martha's Vineyard. |
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| We recently lived in Westerly for 6 years and only moved because of a new job. We did NOT want to leave! If you like a small town feel - this is the best! It was the most welcoming place we've ever been! It is cheaper than Connecticut and taxes were cheaper than most of RI. The town cares about its families and the schools were terrific, the library amazing - there is something for everyone. There is a good local hospital but you also have access to Yale New Haven and anything in Boston or New York.
You are 2 hours from anywhere - NY, Hartford, New Haven, Providence and Boston with trains and bus service convenient. Shopping is best in Warwick or New London/Waterford, CT, a 25 minute drive. There is the coast for sailing and boating. The local bicycle club has marked the roads for ALL kinds of rides.
If we could, we would move back in a heart beat. Its not any more expensive than anywhere else we've lived. Enjoy! |
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Facts about WESTERLY
- State: RI
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,Biking Community,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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