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| What Savannah-GA is like for active adults |
| Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in America. This city of 132,000 was planned in England before it was settled, and is a testament to the idea of urban planning. It is laid out in a grid with frequent squares; homes and stores are placed along the squares. It is a popular tourist destination as well as being home to an area popular with retirees. Each year almost 7 million tourists visit Savannah. Like any city it has its marginal areas. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Many active adult communities are being built in the Savannah area (see link at top right).
Median home prices were about $150,000 in late 2010 according to City-Data.com |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The Savannah Victorian Historic District and its 22 park-like squares make up one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. Savannah is rich in history with many classic homes. But it is the squares that make this town so beautiful and special. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Some parts of town are economically challenged. You have to like living in a tourist town. Summers are hot and humid. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live in or near a historic town with classic colonial architecture will like Savannah. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Savannah is located on the coast of southeastern Georgia. The average July high is 92 degrees and the average January low is 38. The wettest month is August (7"). Located on the Savannah River, it is the largest port in Georgia. Savannah has missed most of the big hurricanes that have hit its neighbors. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| Savannah has a full range of cultural resources in dance, music, and theatre. The Savannah Community Theatre and the Little Theatre of Savannah are just two of these. Thanks to its being a tourist center, there are plenty of restaurants. |
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| Crime |
| The City-Data crime index in Savannah is 433 vs. the National Index of 318. That will vary by neighborhood. |
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| Transportation |
| Savannah/Hilton Head Airport serves the region. Amtrak also has service here. |
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Facts about SAVANNAH-GA
- State: GA
- Environment: Urban,Suburban,College Town,New Urban/Master Planned,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- 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: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 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 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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