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| What Alexandria is like for active adults |
Alexandria has much to like as a retirement community for active adults. It has an historic district, Old Town, which is set against the Potomac River amongst brick buildings from the 1700’s. It has a strong economic base due to the presence of many non-profits which have their headquarters here. Many employees of the federal government tend to live here as well.
The downtown provides a vital area for dining, nightlife, shopping, art gallery cruising, and walking along the many riverside parks. Downtown Washington D.C. and all of its attractions are just a short ride on the Metro. Alexandria is an independent city in Virginia. The city of Washington is about 6 miles away.
Retirees can either live downtown in an older building or high rise, or further out in single family homes or a condo. If working is important to you in retirement Alexandria has many possibilities for employment.
Average home prices are on the high side, reflecting its urban environment. According to Yahoo Real Estate the MLS median asking price of 961 homes offered for sale in late 2006 was $629,900. There were 922 homes listed in real estate classifieds with a median price of $495,000. There were 91 listings of homes (mostly apartments) for sale between $200,000 and $300,000.
For a list of profiles on over 190 cities and towns go to reviews of the best retirement communities Here are reviews of some other great Virginia towns like Williamsburg, Northern Neck, and Charlottesville. Here are some helpful facts about retiring in Virginia, including tax rates and climate. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Plenty of employment possibilities
• Parks along the Potomac
• Historic and lively historic Old Town District
• Proximity to Washington DC |
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| What is not special about this community |
| City living.
Expensive |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| As a retirement community it has history, a vital and prosperous downtown, and a strong economic base with ample opportunities for work – paid or volunteer. You can choose to live in a house downtown, or you can choose an apartment or free-standing house farther out to the west. Living in Alexandria is an alternative to the expense and crime of Washington D.C. and the sterility of the suburbs. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Non-profits and government. |
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| Physical environment |
| Alexandria is located on the west bank of the Potomac River near Washington. The terrain is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. Chesapeake Bay is nearby. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Old Town provides considerable cultural possibilities, while Washington D.C. is one of the country’s richest cultural locations |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are 3 hospitals in Alexandria |
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| Transportation |
| Reagan/Washington National Airport is 4 miles away. Dulles is 28 miles. Amtrak and the Metro have service from Alexandria, so public transportation is excellent.
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| Alexandria Active Communities |
| Facts about ALEXANDRIA | | State | : VA | | Environment | : Urban,Suburban, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | 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 | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Culture Index | : 121+ (very high) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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