Roseville : California

What Roseville is like for active adults

Roseville is a rapidly growing community in northern California about 20 miles from Sacramento. The population increased over 34% between 2000 and 2006 (to108,000). The town has spent tens of millions of dollars to redevelop its aging center. As a result it has attracted significant development and is now a shopping and commercial hub for the area. Roseville has an extremely ambitious master plan that is well along. The Vernon Streetscape Project is complete; its Historic District and Riverside Corridor Streetscape Projects will be next.

The infrastructure in place and planned has been very attractive for retirees, who are moving to the area in large numbers. Among other reasons, there is the potential to get a job here. Active adult communities (see link at top right) are also being created here as an alternative to the more expensive California coast. Average home prices declined to about $278,000 at the end of 2009. Photo of Galleria courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Justin Smith.

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What is special about this retirement community

The shopping, restaurants, and commercial attractions of Rosedale are very appealing. For example almost every major retail chain, such as Macy's, is available here. Westfield Galleria at Roseville is the largest shopping comples. Its ambitious master plan has made this an attractive community with a strong tax base. Drexel University and Sacromento State University plan to build campuses here.

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What is not special about this retirement community

For people who don't like development and plenty of big box shopping, Roseville would not be a good place.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who like living in a progressive community with plenty to do will enjoy a Roseville retirement. There are a lot of outdoor activiities to pursue in and around Roseville. In fact, Money/CNN reports it to have the skinniest people in the USA.

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Local economy is driven by

Hewlett Packard is the major employer, although Kaiser Permanente is second. The latter is building a major new hosptial and is expected to become the #1 employer soon.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Roseville is in north central California near Sacramento. Dry Creek is one of the streams that runs through the area. The average January low is 39 and the high is 54. Winters are cool and wet, summers are hot and dry.

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Cultural environment

Roseville is the cultural center of the region. The new Roseville Arts! Blueline Gallery. 3rd Saturday Art Tours are a regular event. The Carnegie Museum provides a walking tour of historic Roseville.

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Medical facilities

Although there are several Sacramento hospitals within 10 miles, Kaiser Permanente is building a major hospital here, the Women's and Children's Hospital.

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Transportation

There is an AMTRAK station in Roseville. Sacromento International Airport is about 21 miles. I 80 is adjacent.

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Valuable Links

Wikipedia entry for Roseville
City-Data facts on Roseville
California retirement guide

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Facts about ROSEVILLE

State: CA
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 100,001+
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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