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| What Morgantown is like for active adults |
Morgantown, West Virginia is a unique and understated community for retirement. Home to the University of West Virginia, its 26,000 students are a major influence on the community. Cost of living is low and recreational activities in the nearby mountains, the Monongahela River, and Cheat Lake are extraordinary. There is a nice downtown and an emerging high tech business center. Median age is very low - 24 years of age.
Chosen as one of 5 Designated Retirement Communities within West Virginia. Morgantown has been ranked with number of other awards from major magazines including best Boomtown City, Smartest Place to Live, Hottest City, etc. Housing costs are low. There appear to be some continuing care communities in the area.
According to Zillow.com the median home selling price in mid 2009 was $141,900. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| University of West Virginia - Chosen as a "Designated Retirement Community" by the State of West Virginia - Cheat Lake - Great outdoor recreation - Livable college town - Low crime - Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium - Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park - Pedestrian Walking and Recreational Trails System |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| A bit isolated and hard to get to. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like living in a vibrant college town. Also, folks who like living close to plenty of outdoor recreation in the form of mountains, lakes, and rivers. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Education, health care, high tech |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
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| Cultural environment |
| * Core Arboretum
* Metropolitan Theatre (former vaudeville house)
* The Warner Theatre
* Morgantown Arts Center (MAC)
* WVU Creative Arts Center |
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| Medical facilities |
| West Virginia University Hospital and Monongalia County are both here. |
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| Transportation |
| The U.S. Department of Transportation built an experimental personal rapid transit system in the city in the 1970's. The Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) has been in use since 1975. Morgantown Muni Airport is in town, and Pittsburgh's Allegheny Airport is about 50 miles away. I 79 goes through town |
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Facts about MORGANTOWN
- State: WV
- Environment: College Town,Mountains,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 0-24
- 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: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 1.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 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: 2.0/5 ( 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: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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