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| What Valdosta is like for active adults |
| Valdosta is a growing town of about 50,000 in south-central Georgia. A college town, it has everything from Valdosta State University to the revitalized downtown venues for dining, shopping and cultural activities. The 'Dosta Playhouse, to the largest Arts Center in the region, Moody Air Force Base, wonderful healthcare with a regional Medical Center, low cost of living and very affordable housing and taxes. You will like the Spanish Moss that adorns the majestic Live Oak trees in Valdosta. Racial mix is typical of many Georgia towns, a diverse 50/50 white/African-American with a smattering of minorities. Some discussion on various forums indicate that bi-racial couples would feel at home here - the town is getting a reputation for being tolerant, aided no doubt by the presence of a university and Air Force base. Average age is a young 28, no doubt influenced by students from the University. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Valdosta and surrounding towns have an active program to attract retirees to the region, Triple Crown Hometowns. Many will come here attracted by the mild winters, low cost of living, and plentiful land.
In late 2011 the median home price in Valdosta was about $120,000 according to City-Data.com |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Valdosta not only has a beautiful name but it has a beautiful downtown to match. This is a good example of a southern town that has capitalized on its wealthy past and restored that infrastructure to compete in today's retirement market. Valdosta State University's 7000 students help keep things lively as well. Low cost of living. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Crime rate is high like in many southern towns of this size. It is fairly remote although within 2 hours you can be in Jacksonville or Tallahassee. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live in a college town in the south, attracted by mild winters and lower cost of living. The population is about 50% African-American and 50% white and Hispanic. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Valdosta State University and its 7000 students are an important driver of the Valdosta economy, along with construction and Moody Air Force Base. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Valdosta is near Georgia's southern border with Florida, in the (east-west) center of the state. Tallahassee, Atlanta, and Jacksonville are roughly equidistant |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| The "Dosta Playhouse and the largest cultural arts center in the region contribute to Valdosta culture. Valdosta State University is also a center of local culture. |
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| Crime |
| Crime in Valdosta is about a third higher than the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Smith Norview Hospital and South Georgia Medical Center are here in Valdosta |
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| Transportation |
| Valdosta is quite near Interstate Highway 75. There are some regional airports but the nearest big ones are within 100 miles at Jacksonville and Tallahassee. |
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Facts about VALDOSTA
- State: GA
- Environment: College Town,Small-mid Sized City,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- 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: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 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 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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