St marys : Georgia

St Marys retirement communities
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What St Marys is like for active adults
St. Marys is a fast growing town in extreme southeastern Georgia with more than 17,000 residents. It is the access to Cumberland Island, one of the gorgeous Sea Islands off Georgia's southern coast.  St. Marys gets a favorable mention by most people considering living in the area. It is near the naval base and has some military families living here.  Obviously recreation is outstanding with so much waterfront everywhere.  Many of the homes and downtown buildings are old and cute.  St. Mary's is the second oldest continually occupied town in the U.S. (after St. Augustine).

Real estate prices are somewhat reasonable for this area so close to prestigious Sea Island, St Simons Island, and Amelia Island (FL). Median prices in early 2009 were about $140,000.  There are many active adult communities in the area (see link at top right for St. Marys).

(Pictured above: Wild horse in front of abandoned Carnegie Mansion on nearby Cumberland Island)
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What is special about this retirement community
Just about everybody likes St. Mary's location near Georgia's Sea Islands.  It is a relatively low key town in a great area.
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What is not special about this retirement community
It is growing fast so there might be more traffic than you would like.  Some neighboring towns will be unappealing to true Yankees.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want a low-key town in a great area.
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Local economy is driven by
The U.S. Navy submarine base is the pillar of the local economy. But there is paper manufacturing, tourism, and construction as well.
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Climate and Physical Environment
On the extreme edge of southeastern Georgia. This is the low country, marshy and flat, with many rivers and bays. The Sea Islands are nearby, as is beautiful Amelia Island, FL.
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Cultural environment
For culture both Savannah and Jacksonville are not that far away.  Fernandina Beach has some good restaurants, shops, and local culture.
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Medical facilities
Camden Medical Center is in St. Marys, Fernandina's Baptist Medical Center is 13 miles.
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Transportation
Jacksonville International is the nearest big airport and it is about 21 miles.
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Valuable Links
Georgia retirement guide
Facts about St Marys in City-Data guide
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Facts about ST MARYS
  • State: GA
  • Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
  • City Population: 10,000-25,000
  • 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: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: Boomer1

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