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| What Manassas is like for active adults |
| Manassas is the site of two famous Civil War battles (the first and second Battles of Bull Run). This town of about 35,000 people is close enough to Washington D.C. that is a suburb of that city, yet far enough away to provide some refuge for retirees who want to stay in the area in retirement. Five colleges have branch campuses in or just outside Manassas, including George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. Photo of downtown Manassas courtesy of Wikipedia and Signalee. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
| There are many active adult communities in the area (see link at top right) to choose from. Median home prices in 2010 were in the low $200,000's according to City-Data.com (compared to over $400,000 in 2006). Zillow reported the median sales price was $189,000 in 2010. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Historic scene of 2 important civil war battles, with Manassas Battlefield Park. Good Amtrak and commuter rail transportation. 5 colleges for adult education or college classes. Old Dominion Speedway. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Some residents complain about traffic and congestion as the Washington suburbs have spread in this direction. Real estate prices have been volatile, taking a huge dip in 2008-9. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like history and those who want to stay in northern Virginia near Washington at lower cost and congestion might like it in Manassas. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Government and a lot of high tech businesses in northern Virginia support the Manassas economy, along with some tourism. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Manassas is in northern Virginia, west of Washington D.C. The average July high temperature is 89 and the average January low is 23. May is the wettest month with just under 4" of rain. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| The community colleges and branch campuses provide some cultural opportunities. The Manassas Battlefield is interesting. The many cultural outlets of Washington D.C. are conveniently close. |
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| Crime |
| The Manassas crime rate is slightly below average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Prince William Hospital serves the city of Manassas, other hospitals are nearby. |
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| Transportation |
| Manassas is well-fixed for transportation. Manassas Regional Airport has air taxi service, and Dulles is nearby. Both Amtrak and commuter rail to Washington are available. |
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Facts about MANASSAS
- State: VA
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- 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: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
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3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
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5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 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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