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| What Surprise is like for active adults |
| Surprise is an area that is growing very fast northwest of Phoenix, Glendale, and even Sun City. This is one of the directions new communities have taken in Arizona. Previous to 1938 the area was nothing but desert or ranches, now it is filled with active adult developments (principally Sun City Grand) The 2007-2008 real estate crunch has taken a bigger toll here than in areas closer to Phoenix and on the other side of town, such as Mesa or Gilbert. Average home prices in Sunrise have tumbled from the high $200's to the mid $100's. There are some big active adult communities in the area (see link at top right) |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Surprise is a new community and located in a formerly unspoiled area of Arizona. The Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers both have their spring training at Surprise Stadium. If you like big active adult communities you will find them in Surprise. About 24 miles from Phoenix, where you can find any kind of big city cultural or sports event. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Surprise has been hit hard by the 2007-2008 housing crisis. About the only kinds of sales in the area are distress sales. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Average age in Surprise if about 46, a bit higher than national average. This reflects that a lot of retirees who have moved to the area. |
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| Retirement people and construction |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Suprise is in the great Sonoran Desert, northwest of Phoenix in south central Arizona. It is dry and small mountains are prevalent. Very hot summers, most rain comes in the spring, winter temperatures in the 40's-60's. |
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| Cultural environment |
| For culture one would do best to go to Phoenix - unless you live in one of the Sun Cities. Those communities have non-stop cultural events |
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| Medical facilities |
| Other than Phoenix and its suburbs, closest medical facilities are in Sun City |
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| Transportation |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is about 30 miles and a major international airport |
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Facts about SURPRISE
- State: AZ
- Environment: Suburban,Desert,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- 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: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: john
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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