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| What Colonial Beach is like for active adults |
Colonial Beach is an old town on the Potomac River in northeastern Virginia. It is near the birthplaces of Presidents Washington and Monroe. During the 19th Century it was a very famous beach resort. Alexander Graham Bell maintained a summer home in Colonial Beach. When the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was built it opened up the ocean beaches of eastern Maryland, which helped lead to Colonial Beach's decline. The town is still recovering to some extent. Population is just under 4,000.
Colonial Beach is probably a lot more attractive as an up and coming retirement community than as a home for younger families - reflected in the average age of about 45. The commute to DC and suburban Washington is tough from here - but if you don't have to commute.... The area is filled with history and the scenery at this, the second largest beach in Virginia, is pretty spectacular.
Real estate in the Northern Neck area of Virginia was very hot until the recent crash. People who want to escape Washington but live nearby to a more low key lifestyle might like Colonial Beach. On the other hand there are those who say the town is a bit run down - it could either be the place to get in on the ground floor.... or not. Average real estate prices in early 2009 were just under $200,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Colonial Beach is an and historic town as well as having some of the best beaches in Virginia. The town has been promoting itself as a high-end waterfront tourist destination, which, if it succeeds, could have a dramatic turnaround for this town. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| A lot of commentators knock the schools and the down at the heels feel of the downtown. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Escapees from the DC area looking to retire in a more low-key area on the waterfront will like Colonial Beach retirement. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism and local gambling. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Colonial Beach is a large beach on the Potomac, across the river from Leonardtown, Maryland. |
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| Cultural environment |
| There are beachfront type attractions but for the best culture both Washington and RIchmond are less than 50 miles |
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| Medical facilities |
| The nearest hospital is about 24 miles in Tappahannock, Va. |
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| Transportation |
| Reagan Airport and the Richmond airports are less than 50 miles. |
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Facts about COLONIAL BEACH
- State: VA
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- 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: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 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: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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