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| What Griffin is like for active adults |
Griffin Georgia is a small town of 24,000 having a strong revival. It is located about 25 miles south of Atlanta. The western legend Doc Holliday was born and established his dental practice here. The town has been featured in numerous books and movies, most notably "Driving Miss Daisy".
It is home to one of the largest master planned communities in the country, Peachtree City (see Griffin Active Communities" link at right). The median price of a home in Griffin in mid 2009 was about $100,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Small town in revival. Featured in the movie, "Driving Miss Daisy". Visit the historic downtown. Home town of Doc Holliday. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Not for people who don't like small towns. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| if you want to live in Georgia in a small town or in the big development of Peachtree City, this is a place to consider. |
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| Retirees and Peachtree City |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Griffin is in central Georgia, south of Atlanta. The average July high temperature is 90 and the average January low is 32. The wettest month is July (5"). |
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| Medical facilities |
| Spalding Regional Hospital serves Griffin. There are 3 other hospitals within 21 miles. |
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| Transportation |
| Griffin is close enough to Atlanta to enjoy that fabulous airport. |
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Facts about GRIFFIN
- State: GA
- Environment: Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: <80 (Very low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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