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| What Northern Neck is like for active adults |
The good life awaits those active adults who choose the Northern Neck, Virginia as their retirement community. Situated between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, with the Cheseapeake on the east, this area has both rural charm and instant access to the water. It is rich in history. The first Northern Neck tourist in 1608, Captain John Smith, referred to it “as a place heaven and earth never agreed better to frame man’s habitation.”
The Northern Neck is a very large geographical area including parts of 4 counties: King George, Richmond, Lancaster, and Westmoreland. Kilmarnock is one of the larger of the many small towns in the Neck. Active adults interested in this region should also consider nearby Fredericksburg for retirement, which is located at the top of the neck.
Photo credit:Northern Neck Tourism Council and photographer, Starke Jett. |
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| What is special about this community |
| 16 Historic Museums. Wine Trail. Home to 3 American Presidents. Surrounded by 2 rivers - the Rappahannock and the Potomac - and the Cheseapeake. For more go the Northern Neck Tourism Council |
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| What is not special about this community |
| City people might find it too slow |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Active adults 55 +, along with young professionals in pursuit of a better, more relaxed lifestyle. |
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| Physical environment |
| Located between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, with the Cheseapeake on the east |
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| Cultural environment |
| There are many museums and historical sites in the area. The Northern Neck is home to three of America's presidents - George Washington, James Madison, and James Monroe. See Colonial American farm life at the George Washington National Monument Birthplace. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Rappahannock General Hospital, along with hospitals in Williamsburg and Newport News are the area's primary medical facilities. |
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| Transportation |
| Newport News/Williamsburg Airport and Norfolk are the area's major airports |
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| Northern Neck Active Communities |
| Facts about NORTHERN NECK | | State | : VA | | Environment | : Rural,Coastal, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 45-64 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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