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| What Bluffton is like for active adults |
Bluffton is a small town (but 37,000 in the area) on the coast of South Carolina just off of Hilton Head Island and near the Georgia border. Home to many retirement communities (see link at top right), the town is located on a bluff overlooking the May River in an area long known for tourism. In the old town near the river, residents will discover art and antique galleries and the Riverfront Pocket Park and Garden. The area is famous for its Bluffton oysters, and in town the oldest continuous oyster-shucking facility in South Carolina is a local attraction. Originally the town was confined to 1 square mile, but it has since then annexed over 32,000 acres for future development. The University of South Carolina Beaufort-New River campus was a welcome new addition to this area. Savannah is 18 miles away.
The area is developing rapidly with many upscale communities aimed at retiring baby boomers and active adults 55+. Many of these new planned communities are strategically located off the new Buckwalter Parkway. Bluffton is located in Duval County.
Zillow reports the median sales price in Bluffton was $208,000 in late 2009, down from 2008 levels. For a review of the retirement situation in the entire "low country" in this region of SC, go to our article, "Low Country is High on Boomer Retirements" |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Charming old town on the river • Proximity to Hilton Head Island and Savannah • Luxurious golf course communities • A new and rapidly developing area • Milder winters • Visit Bluffton |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It’s a very small town. There are a lot of gated communities |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Bluffton attracts a community of people who either want to live in a charming old river town or expensive new golfing communities |
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| Tourism and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Bluffton is located on the May River near Calibogue Sound near Hilton Head Island and the coast. The area has many wetlands and rivers. |
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| Cultural environment |
| There are antique stores, art galleries, and museums in Bluffton (such as the Heyward House Historic Center). Nearby Hilton Head Island and Beaufort have cultural opportunities, as does nearby Savannah. The University of South Carolina-Beaufort offers part-time and continuing education opportunities. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Hilton Head Hospital is 7 miles away |
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| Transportation |
| Savannah/Hilton Head International (22 Miles) |
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Facts about BLUFFTON
- State: SC
- Environment: College Town,Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- 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: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: admin
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 7 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.6/5 ( 5 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 1.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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