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| What Lexington is like for active adults |
| Lexington is a town in central South Carolina with a 2010 population just under 18,000. Located west of Columbia, it is the county seat. The town has a vision plan for the future, which is an encouraging sign. The median household income at just under $60,000 is higher than the SC average. The population grew 66% between 2000 and 2009. It is very near Lake Murray, which offers many recreation possibilities. This is a part of SC that has had northerners move in to, some of whom enjoy it and some who do not. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
| There are many neighborhoods to choose from and some active adult communities in the area (see link at top right). The median price of a home was $160,000 in late 2011, very near the national median. Some neighborhoods have community pools. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The town is growing fast and near Lake Murray and Columbia. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It could feel provincial and southern to many transplanted northerners. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to be near Lake Murray or be able to commute into nearby Columbia for work or entertainment will like the slower life in Lexington. Also, if you are looking for an active adult community, you might find one you like in this area. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Lexington is located near the center of the state. The average January temperature is in the mid 40's and the average July temperature in the low 80's. Year round humidity is higher than the national average. The city of Columbia is 15 miles away. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
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| Crime |
| The crime rate is about 2/3 the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There is the local Lexington Medical Center as well as more extensive facilities in nearby Columbia. |
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What people are saying about Lexington | | we hear good things about Lexington |
| Several visitors requested that we add this listing - seems like it could be a nice place to retire! |
| Posted by topretirementseditor on November 04, 2011 |
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Facts about LEXINGTON
- State: SC
- Environment: Suburban,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 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: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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