Edgewater : Florida

What Edgewater is like for active adults

Edgewater is a small coastal town of about 21,000 near New Smyrna, Florida (there are actually 3 Edgewaters in FL -here, in Broward County, and a part of Miami). Hollywood is to the south. This is a quiet town with an average age of about 42; crime is very low. The town has great barrier islands on the Atlantic with many wonderful beaches. Edgewater is a sleeper town - you don't hear much about it but it seems like a nice place to live.

There are active adult and 55+ communities in the area (see link at top right). The median home sold for just over $100,000 in late 2009.

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What is special about this retirement community

Edgewater isn't fancy which is part of its charm. It has a great location in south Florida near the Atlantic, along with low crime, and a solid industrial and commercial base. The surrounding Cape Canaveral National Seashore is a wonderful resource.

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What is not special about this retirement community

South Florida is crowded and traffic is often heavy.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who wan to retire in the warmest part of Florida and on the East Coast will probably like Edgewater. It is one of the lower key communities in the area.

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Local economy is driven by

Boat building and retail are important to the local economy.

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Climate and Physical Environment

This Edgewater is near New Smyrna Beach and The average July high temperature is 91 and the average January low is 47. The wettest month is September (7")

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Cultural environment

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Valuable Links

Wikipedia page for Edgewater

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Facts about EDGEWATER

State: FL
Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
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: NA
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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