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| What Park City is like for active adults |
'''Park City, Utah''' is a former mining town located in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains that is the perfect '''retirement community''' for active adults 55+. A charmingly restored mining town would be one distinction, but Park City has lots more. From its downtown it has a chair lift to the top of the enormous Park City Ski Resort. Robert Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival is here. World class restaurants and shops in reclaimed buildings from the mining era attract shoppers. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2002. It is a scene of great beauty and outdoor pursuits of every description. Park City is at an elevation of 6980’. Salt Lake City, along with other famous ski resorts such as Alta, Snowbird, are just a short drive away.
Adventurous skiers come for Park City Ski Resort’s challenging ski runs and those of adjacent areas Deer Valley and The Canyons. The cross country skiing is excellent. The summer season is the most popular, however. Retirees come for the hiking, outdoor sports, wildlife, and the beauty of its terrain. Others feast in the festival of independent films. Many are part-time residents.
Prices are quite expensive because there is a limited supply of privately available land. While real estate prices in most of the U.S. fell in 2006, Utah real estate gained. The average home sells for over $500,000. A review on Yahoo Real Estate in 2006 found 2,103 homes for sale on MLS with a median price of $749,900. There were 1,541 in the classifieds with median price of $969,000. Many have spectacular views of the mountains. Living in the village of Park City is convenient because everything is in walking distance. Condos in nearby Dear Valley are very expensive, and trailside log homes typically cost in the multi-millions.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Park City, Deer Valley, The Canyons Ski Resorts
• National Parks
• Restored mining town is extremely charming, and pedestrian friendly
• Golf courses
• The most shopping outlets in this part of Utah are nearby
• Great cross country skiing, hiking, every outdoor activity
• Sundance Film Festival |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Crowds in season
• It is expensive to own here. |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Park City attracts a community of retirees who want to live in the mountains and tend to enjoy nature and outdoor sports. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, retail, construction, services, and real estate are important to the economy. Mrs. Fields Cookies started out here. |
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| Physical environment |
| Park City is in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The average elevation is 6500’ with mountain peaks going over 10,000’. The Great Salt Lake is about 50 miles from here. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Park City culture is built around its proximity to nature and outdoor sports, and the world famous Sundance Film Festival of independent films. As such it makes for an interesting retirement community. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The nearest hospitals are in Heber City (16 miles) or Salt Lake City (23 miles) |
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| Transportation |
| Salt Lake City International Airport is just 34 miles away. As an important hub, SLC offers non-stop flights to almost anywhere. Door to door transportation from the airport to destinations in the area is remarkably easy. Local bus service is also strong. |
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| Park City Active Communities |
| Facts about PARK CITY | | State | : UT | | Environment | : Mountains,Desert,Small Town, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 60,001-80,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $500,001+ | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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