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| What New Smyrna Beach is like for active adults |
New Smyrna Beach is a peaceful beach community of 23,000 located in the northern portion of Florida’s east coast. It prides itself on being a laid back coastal community, free of crowds and pollution. The city incorporates the city of Coronado Beach. New Smyrna Beach was the center of intense real estate speculation during the 1920’s; about 800 buildings from that era survive. After the boom a severe depression lasted until after WW II, from which time the area has steadily grown. New Smyrna Beach is located in Volusia County
New Smyrna Beach gives retirees an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community. Active adults 55+ can choose from beachfront living on the barrier island, or more traditional housing and adult communities on the mainland and across the intracoastal waterway. With an average age of 56, the area is definitely a popular retirement community. There are some condos and homes on the market, as well as many high rise apartments overlooking the ocean at much higher prices.
Many desirable rental apartments are available for less than $1000 per month. Zillow says the August 2009 value index of homes in New Smyrna Beach was $179,000, down almost 50% from $330,000 in early 2006. The median listing price was $279,000 and the median sales price $202,000. Photo of New Smyrna Beach City Hall courtesy of Wikipedia and Ebyabe. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Marineland • Marine Discovery Center • Wonderful Atlantic beaches on the barrier island • Many residential options for retirees • The Casements – former home of John D. Rockefeller • Atlantic Center for the Arts • Canaveral National Seashore |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Volusia County Florida had more confirmed shark bites than any other region in the world in 2007 • Hurricane season • Not for those looking for hustle and bustle |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| New Smyrna Beach attracts a community of retirees who want to live in an understated, community – but who have a strong interest in nature, or an outdoor lifestyle |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| New Smyrna Beach is in the northern portion of the east coast of Florida. It features a barrier island with beaches that are connected to the mainland. Winters are temperate and summers hot. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The Atlantic Center for the Arts is a community arts education center that includes the Harris House, the Little Theatre and Arts on Douglas. It has frequent arts shows and an active artists-in-residence program that works with students in music, literary arts, performance, and visual arts. Nearby Deland and Daytona Beach also offer many cultural opportunities. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Bert Fish Medical Center is here, with other hospitals in nearby Daytona Beach (15 miles) |
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| Transportation |
| Daytona Beach International Airport is 13 miles away. |
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Facts about NEW SMYRNA BEACH
- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- 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: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 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: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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