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| What San Antonio is like for active adults |
San Antonio, Texas is a fast growing city and popular retirement community. Located near the center of Texas, this city of 1.2 million has a warm climate. It is famous for its Paseo del Rio (River Walk) Tejano culture and as home to the SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme parks, the city is visited by 20 million tourists per year. The Alamo (Battle of 1836) is a shrine and museum located in the heart of downtown, and is surrounded by many hotels and tourist attractions. There are many festivals held throughout the year.
San Antonio, with a population of almost 280,000, has a strong military presence that makes military retirees feel comfortable here —it is home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base. Active adults in retirement here will find plenty to do here. The cultural scene is very rich with many theatres and museums. Tourism’s prevalence makes getting a part time job easy.
The city has a number of very different areas including the downtown, suburbs, and smaller towns that have been overrun by the city. Active adults coming here will want to spend some time either as a tourist or a renter to get the lay of the land.
The Far North Central area has many upscale master-planned communities. Active adults in retirement will find every kind of housing choice – from dedicated retirement communities to all types of housing in the city’s neighborhoods. From apartments to condos to houses, the area offers a wide variety of choices and prices. The NAR reports that the median price of a San Antonio home was $152,000 in 2007's 4th quarter, up 8% from the year earlier period.
San Antonio is the county seat of Bexar County.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Paseo del Rio (River Walk)
• The Alamo
• River Center in the business district
• Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum.
• San Antonio Art Museum
• As a popular tourist destination there is always something to do |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Hot, humid summers. You have to like having a lot of tourists around |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
Active adults 55+ like living in San Antonio because it is a large, vibrant city with an active downtown and many different neighborhoods.
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| Local economy is driven by |
| San Antonio has a diversified economy with focuses in financial services, health care, national defense, and tourism. The South Texas Medical Center is a conglomerate of numerous major hospitals, clinics, and research and higher educational institutions. The Center employs 27,000. The San Antonio Convention Center hosts 300 events per year. |
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| Cultural environment |
| San Antonio is home to the first museum of Modern Art in Texas—the Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum. San Antonio has a vibrant art community that reflects the rich history and culture of the area. The Alameda Theatre is the performing arts component of the National Center for Latino Arts and Culture. The Lila Cockrell Theatre is a major venue for the performing arts. The San Antonio Symphony performs at the Majestic Theatre. The Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, Art Pace San Antonio, the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center are some |
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| Medical facilities |
| As is befitting a progressive city there are more than a dozen hospitals here. San Antonio is home to the South Texas Medical Center, the largest medical research and care provider in the South Texas region. |
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| Transportation |
| San Antonio International Airport. Amtrak offers daily service here. The city's metropolitan transit system, VIA Metropolitan Transit, offers 78 regular bus routes and four trolley routes. For more information about how to retire in Texas |
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| San Antonio Active Communities |
| Facts about SAN ANTONIO | | State | : TX | | Environment | : Urban,Suburban,College Town, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Cost of Living Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Culture Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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