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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. "Rocket City" 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 population grew over 13% from 2000 to 2008. The University of Alabama at Huntsville is the largest of several colleges in town. Picture of rockets in Rocket Park courtesy of Wikipedia and Daderot.
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Huntsville is situated in the Tennessee Valley of Madison County known for its beautiful mountains and karst landscapes. There are several historic neighborhoods to live in, including the Twickenham Historic District, which features homes in the Federal and Greek revival styles. Two others are the Old Town and Five Points Historic Districts. There are also many nice active adult and 50+ communities in the Huntsville area (see link at top right).
According to city-data the average home prices in 2011 was $135,000. Home prices in Huntsville are higher than in most other cities in Alabama ($101,000). According to Zillow.com, the median selling price in Huntsville in late 2011 was about $150,000 and the median list price of homes was $165,000. 61% of the homes in Huntsville are self-owned properties. Most of the homes sold in Huntsville are 1000-2400 sq.ft. with the median size of the most preferred property being 1624 sq.ft. |
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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. Huntsville was ranked #8 on CNN/Money's list of the Top 25 Places to Retire. |
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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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| 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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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| 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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| According to citydata.com, the crime index in Fairhope is 479.2 which is above the national average of 319.5. The number of violent crime reported in the city is 7 on the scale of 10 and property crime is 8 on the scale of 10, which is much higher than the national average of 4/10. |
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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,College Town,Cultural Center,Golf Community,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
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- 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: 4.2/5 ( 5 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 1.8/5 ( 8 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 6 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.2/5 ( 5 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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