Saint simons : Georgia

What Saint Simons is like for active adults

For '''active adults 55+ in retirement''', living in St. Simons Island, the southernmost community in Georgia, could be like going to paradise. The island is immediately adjacent to Sea Island, which has some of its exclusive resort facilities on this island.

There are beautiful sandy beaches, luxurious homes, and summer lasts for 7 months. Nowhere is there any indication that you are anywhere but in an Eden, with Spanish moss dripping from the live oaks as you play golf on some world famous tracks. Active adults 55+ come to the “Low Country” for a blissful retirement community free from urban problems. Money Magazine recently voted St. Simons Island, a town of just over 14,000 prosperous people, as the #2 retirement location in the U.S.

There are ample housing opportunities for those in retirement, either in a gated active adult community or in age diverse neighborhood in the community. St. Simons Island tends to be expensive. Median home price is about $400,000, reflecting the upscale nature of this retirement community. Homes away from the water will be less. The island is in Glynn County.

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What is special about this retirement community

• Beautiful, unspoiled setting • Proximity to the Cloisters at Sea Island • Opportunities to live near the water • Charming environment that is free of strife • :Low county heritage • Great golf and tennis facilities

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What is not special about this retirement community

• It is far from anything • Could become small world unless you like living in small environment • Summers will be hot and oppressive • Diversity here is represented by folks who drive Volvos instead of Mercedes

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Retirees tend to be people who like living in a golfing or tennis community, or who just like the laid back, comfortable and safe environment provided here. It is a WASPy (93% white) place, although many artists and creative people live in the area. People who yearn for an urban, varied environment will not be happy here.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism, retail, services

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Climate and Physical Environment

St. Simons Island is situated as an island on the flat Atlantic Coast of extreme southern Georgia. There are many waterways and inlets in the area. It is located off of the coast of Brunswick, GA, an industrial town.

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Cultural environment

The Island relies on its proximity to the Cloisters at Sea Island for most of its culture. There are many artists, galleries, and fancy shops in the area.

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Medical facilities

Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center is 8 miles away In Brunswick, Ga

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Transportation

Jacksonville International Airport is 51 miles away

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Facts about SAINT SIMONS

State: GA
Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
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: NA
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax:
State Income Tax:
Name of the Guide: frank

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