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| What Islamorada is like for active adults |
Islamorada is one of the largest towns in the Florida Keys that run from Miami to Key West. This beautiful town is on a group of islands barely above sea level about midway down the Keys. There are 2 Islamorada's - Islamorada and Islamorada Village of Islands. This is a very water-centric community - almost everyone is a fisherman, boater, or beach lover. Islamorada sports some of the best and most prolific fishing in the world - Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper, and Tarpon abound. Big game fishing is a short boat ride away. Islamorada is one of the most affluent of the Keys, nearby Tavernier and Marathon are not as pricey.
Average age in Islamorada is about 45, about 6 years higher than Florida average, reflecting its popularity as a retirement community. Average real estate prices are high, hitting almost $600,000 in 2007 before settling back to earth. These prices can be deceptive and are skewed by many homes selling for millions of dollars - yet more modest dwellings do exist. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| It never freezes in Islamorada and you are surrounded by the most brilliant blue water you could imagine. The area has sensational sport fishing and beautiful homes. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It's very expensive. It is very small and insular. When hurricanes come (and they do) you must evacuate up a long and slow highway. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like to be very warm in winter. FIshermen and boaters will think they have gone to heaven. |
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| Tourism, construction, fishing |
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| Transportation |
| Nearby Marathon has an airport with limited service. Miami is about 2 hours away by a beautiful but slow highway. |
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Facts about ISLAMORADA
- State: FL
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 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: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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