Boynton beach : Florida

What Boynton Beach is like for active adults

Settled in 1894 by Nathan Boynton, Boynton Beach originated as a healthful resort in southwest Florida. A popular retirement community, the city includes sections that are on the barrier island and the connecting mainland to the east. This growing retirement community manages to retain some of the old Florida charm as a community with many retirees plus a diverse community of all ages. Although is it decidedly downscale compared to its well-heeled neighbors like Delray Beach and Palm Beach, the community has seen a lot of appreciation and offers a better value for many of the same services.

Active adults 55+ will love living in Boynton Beach Beach, where it is possible to live near the water – either the beach or the intercoastal. The friendly city is warm in the winter and has a rich array of choices for retirement living. The city’s many public beaches and parks provide a superb entertainment option. Proximity to the attractions of Fort Lauderdale and Miami give ready access to culture, big-time shopping, and major league sporting events. There is one municipal golf course in town.

Boynton Beach has every type of retirement housing option. Boynton Beach offers apartments near the ocean as well as single family homes.Real estate prices in the area tend to be lower than in some nearby coastal communities. According to Zillow the home Value Index in the 2nd quarter of 2009 had slid to was about $131,500.

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What is special about this retirement community

• Beautiful white sandy beaches on 3 municipal parks • Casual, down to earth atmosphere • Warm weather all winter – average Jan temperature is in the mid-60’s • Many housing opportunities for retirees, including high rise apartments near the beach • Boynton Beach Municipal Golf Course • Gulf Stream fishing

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What is not special about this retirement community

• Crowds in season • Over Development is always a risk • Hurricane season

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Boynton Beach Beach attracts a diverse community that enjoys living in a non-pretentious environment.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism, retail, and real estate are important to the economy

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Climate and Physical Environment

Boynton Beach is on the southeast coast of Florida, about 50 miles north of Miami. It is flat with the Atlantic Ocean on the East.

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Cultural environment

The Art Center features adult evening classes are available on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 – 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Civic Center and the Hester Center provides many programs and entertainments for adults and citizens of all ages. The Boynton Beach Arts Commission is active as well. The public library is downtown. Nearby Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Miami have much to offer culturally just a short drive away.

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Medical facilities

The Bethesda Memorial Hospital is in town. Boynton Beach Memorial Hospital is located just a few miles away, as is the JFK Medical Hospital (Atlantis).

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Transportation

Several railroads pass through Boynton Beach, with the nearest Amtrak passenger service in nearby Delray Beach. Tri-Rail provides commuter service from Palm Beach County, through Broward County/Boynton Beach, and into Miami-Dade County.

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Facts about BOYNTON BEACH

State: FL
Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
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: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: john

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