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| What City of Athens is like for active adults |
Athens has a historic flavor with brick storefronts and a beautiful courthouse that speak of the history of this East Texas County Seat. The square is still the hub of activity with businesses surrounding the courthouse, just as it did in the early years. Athens has an interesting history. It was the home of Fletcher Davis, the inventor of the Hamburger, as well as the Black-Eyed Pea Capitol of the world.
Athens is a recipient of the "shining Star Award" as a hard working rural community and as a "Certified Retirement Community" by the Texas Department of Agriculture. It has the aura of a small town yet is close enough to enjoy the offerings of big cities like Tyler 35 miles to the east and Dallas 75 miles to the northwest.
It is surounded by various lakes such as Lake Athens, Cedar Creek Lake, Lake Palestine and Purtis Creek making it a boater's and fisherman's paradise. The Henderson County Fair Park Complex presents an equestrian event every week-end. East Texas Arboretum delights the nature lover and those who wish to hike the trails.
Athens is in Henderson County in the Prairies and Lakes area.
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Trinity Valley Community College offering adult programs, Burger & Barbeque Cook-Off and Festival, Fall Festival at the East Texas Arborteum ,area golf courses public and private, Cain Center has fitness facilities and an olympic size swimming pool. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Summers tend to be hot and humid. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Athens attracts active adults who are looking for a unique quality of life by our rural surroundings yet closeness to what larger cities offer. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Medical manufacturing, distribution center, healthcare,banking,real estate,retail and tourism. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Athens is connected to Tyler 35 miles to the east, Corsicana 35 miles to the west, Palestine 35 miles to the south and Dallas 75 miles to the northwest by major state highways. For more information about how to retire in Texas or towns like Nacogdoches retirement |
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| Cultural environment |
| Henderson County Performing Arts theater, Henderson County Historical Museum, Trinity Valley Community College, Lakeland Community Concerts |
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| Medical facilities |
| East Texas Medical Center Athens, Trinity Mother Francis Clinic. Within 35 miles East Texas Medical Center Tyler, Trinity Mother Francis Hospital. Numerous medical facilities 90 minutes away in Dallas. |
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| Transportation |
| Athens Municipal Airport, Tyler Pounds Regional Airport 35 miles away, Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport 93 miles away Love Field in Dallas and a Mini-Van Service for age 60 + |
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Facts about CITY OF ATHENS
- State: TX
- Environment: Rural,Lake,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: Mary Waddell
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