Lake mary : Florida

What Lake Mary is like for active adults

Let's start by saying Lake Mary Florida is #4 on Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2007 list. That list is aimed at a general, not a retirement, audience, but the basic appeal is there to all groups. Lake Mary is particularly suited to people who want to retire to a place where family life and exposure to people of all ages is important. There are also plenty of jobs in town, in fact thousands commute here every day.

Many lakes make for great recreational opportunities. A great golf course, Timacuan, runs right through the middle of town. Crime is low. The shopping and restaurants are good.

Median home prices were over $300,000 in 2008, making this a very expensive place to retire by Florida standards. There are all kinds of developments, many of them with lakeside living.

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What is special about this retirement community

Timacuan golf course. Plenty of jobs right here. Florida climate. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city amenities. #4 Money Magazine Best Place to Live (2007)

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What is not special about this retirement community

Florida summers and hurricanes

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Folks who want to live in a mixed generation environment

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Local economy is driven by

Many diverse employers give this an unusually strong tax base. There is no income tax in Florida, and the Save Our Homes law restricts dramatic increases in the assessed value of your home

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Climate and Physical Environment

30 minutes from Orlando and 45 from Daytona Beach. Located in center of Florida

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Cultural environment

Heathrow Festival of the Arts. See Lake Mary Magazine

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Medical facilities

Central Florida Regional is 5 miles away in Sanford.

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Transportation

Orlando International is just 25 miles away.

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Valuable Links

Lake Mary Blog
Florida retirement facts

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Facts about LAKE MARY

State: FL
Environment: Lake,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: jb

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