Tallahassee : Florida

What Tallahassee is like for active adults

The City of Tallahassee is located in the Big Bend area of northern Florida and a popular retirement community for many active adults 55+. The state capitol; it is a fast growing city (population 171,000) with several charming neighborhoods. Unlike almost anywhere else in Florida, there are gently rolling hills. There are some canopy roads that bring back visions of the old south – live oaks on the side of the road have canopies that meet overhead, and spanish moss drapes down from their elegant branches. Because the city contains the capitol and two universities (Florida State University and Florida A & M), the community is very diverse with something always going on. The city’s history goes back to its first western visitor, Hernando de Soto, who dropped by in 1538. Other distinguished residents have included Red Barber, Faye Dunaway, and Jim Morrison.

Tallahassee has every type of retirement community option – from living in the heart of the city to all types of planned communities further out from town. Fort Myers Park is a very nice residential area - the 1st and 3rd pictures above are from there. Indian Springs is a less pricey but solid neighborhood that is also close to downtown. There are a number of active adult communities to the north and east, whereas the Gulf of Mexico is not that far to the west.

Real estate prices in the area tend to be lower than in coastal communities. You do not see For Sale signs in the quantity that you see in other Florida towns. According to NAR, the average home sales price was $145,900 in the 3rd quarter of 2009, off vs. previous year. Here are more resources and information on what is like to retire in Florida and Jacksonville

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What is special about this retirement community

• Two universities • The state capital • Charming ambiance with rolling hills and Spanish moss • The springtime festival • Lovely old neighborhoods and parks

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What is not special about this retirement community

• There is lot of traffic • Overdevelopment

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Tallahassee is a growing, vital community with all types of people living there. The city has voted democratic in the last 9 presidential elections, and has a reputation for being progressive. It is an extremely popular retirement location because it is culturally rich. Many retirees live in developments outside the city.

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Local economy is driven by

Government, education, health and social services, retail, arts, entertainment, recreation, hospitality

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Climate and Physical Environment

Tallahassee is on rolling hills and an elevation of 188 feet. Its climate is more like that of South Carolina or Georgia than the rest of Florida.

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Cultural environment

Tallahassee is the home of Springtime Tallahassee, the Southern Shakespeare Festival, and the Winter Festival. With two universities and other cultural institutions, it features a rich environment for the arts. Many writers and artists live and flourish here

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Medical facilities

• Tallahassee Memorial Hospital • Doctors Hospital Of Tallahassee • Healthsouth Rehab Hospital Of Tallahassee

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Transportation

Tallahassee Airport provides conveneient service. Amtrak

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Facts about TALLAHASSEE

State: FL
Environment: Urban,Suburban,College Town,
City Population: 100,001+
Median age of Population: 25-44
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: 111-120 (high)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: john n

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