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| What Ruskin is like for active adults |
Ruskin is a small town south of Tampa on Florida's west coast. It is an unincorporated community that is part of Hillsborough County. Fed up with over development, the area has petitioned the state to allow it to become a separate, incorporated city. Ruskin was founded as a utopian socialist community inspired by John Ruskin.
The area is filled with active adult and over 55 communities. One of the largest is Sun City Center, just a few miles away
The average selling price of homes in Ruskin have been in a free fall since 2006, averaging about $160,000 in mid-2008. By comparison homes in the greater Tampa Bay area averaged $180,800 in the 2nd Quarter of 2008, off 18% from the previous year. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| A. P. Dickman House. Cockroach Key. George McA. Miller House. Location on the Gulf of Mexico near Tampa and Sarasota. Founded on the principles of social utopian John Ruskin. Community events include the Ruskin Seafood Festival and the Tomato & Heritage Festival |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| This area has seen intensive development |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like living in small towns near the water. Many are interested in controlling growth |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Retirement, construction, proximity to Tampa |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| On the coast south of Tampa on the Little Manatee River, east of St. Petersburg. The area features barrier islands and many large bays, including Tampa Bay. Fishing and boating are excellent |
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| Cultural environment |
| Although cultural offerings in Ruskin itself are somewhat limited, Tampa and nearby Sarasota are large cities with an outstanding array of cultural and entertainment options. Sarasota is considered the cultural capital of Florida by many. |
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| Medical facilities |
| South Bay Hospital is 2 miles away in Sun City Central. Many other hospitals are in nearby Tampa and St. Petersburg |
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| Transportation |
| I 75 runs near Ruskin. Tampa and St. Petersburg are major transportation hubs |
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Facts about RUSKIN
- State: FL
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- 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: jb
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote 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: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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