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| What Huntsville is like for active adults |
Huntsville is a prosperous mid-sized city of 171,000 in north-central Alabama. It has achieved some fame for its NASA Marshall Space Flight Center , the Redstone Arsenal, and as a high-tech center. It is also become a popular destination for retirees from all over the country, based on availability of desirable housing, beautiful parks, and a vibrant commercial and cultural infrastructure. The University of Alabama at Huntsville is the largest of several colleges in town.
There are many active adult and 50+ communities in the Huntsville area (see link at top right). Average home prices in the third quarter of 2009 were very stable at about $150,000 (City-Data). Home prices in Huntsville are higher than in most other cities in Alabama ($121,000). |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| NASA Space Center, Redstone Arsenal, the huge (2000 acre) Mante Sano State Park, symphony, museums, 10 public golf courses, the Von Braun Center (10,000 seat), and numerous cultural festivals like the Spring Jam. Plus many new 55+ communities to choose from. University of Alabama at Huntsville and other colleges. Highly educated population. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Summers are very warm and humid. Growth is rapid and traffic can be thick. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who are interested in a vital mid-sized city with many cultural and recreational facilities will like Huntsville. It tends to attract scientists and highly educated retirees. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| NASA, the U.S. Army, University of Alabama, construction, healthcare, and retail are the main drivers of Huntsville's economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Huntsville is on the northern border of Alabama in the middle of that border. It is in the Tennessee River Valley. Summers are hot and humid, average January temperature is about 40 degrees (F.). |
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| Cultural environment |
| Culturally Huntsville is the leading city for many miles. It has the Fantasy Playhouses and the Huntsville Theatre; Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center; festivals including the Big Spring Jam, Panoply Arts Festival, ConS+ellation sci-fi convention; and offerings from the U. of Alabama - Huntsville. Its Symphony Orchestra is the oldest in the state. The extensive Huntsville Public Library has 12 branches througout the city. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Huntsville Hospital System and Crestwood Medical Center are highly rated. |
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| Transportation |
| Huntsville International Airport |
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Facts about HUNTSVILLE
- State: AL
- Environment: Urban,Suburban,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- 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: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 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: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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