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| What Annapolis is like for active adults |
'''Annapolis''', the capital of the State of '''Maryland''' is one of America’s oldest, most distinguished, and charming communities. A city with a population of 36,217 (2004 census), it makes a wonderful '''retirement community''' for those who can afford to live here. The city is situated on the Severn River near Chesapeake Bay. It is also home to the United States Naval Academy and St. John's College.
Annapolis, Maryland attracts active adults because of its wonderful charm as an 18th century colonial capital, preserved in the Colonial Annapolis Historic District. If you are a history buff and you love antiques, this is the place for you. The community dates back to 1649 when some Puritan exiles from Virginia settled here. The community boasts that it has the largest collection of 18th century buildings of any other city in the U.S.
Annapolis is a very desirable place to live for anyone, but particularly for active adults 55+ who have the time and inclination to live a slower lifestyle. Some say that the place has become too developed. Retirees can choose to live in an antique home in the downtown, or in a development nearby.
Real estate prices reflect the desirability of living here. Zillow.com indicated that there were 499 homes for sale here in early 2009 at a median price of $499,900.
For a list of profiles of over 400 towns go to retirement community reviews- here is more on taxes and what it is like to retire in Maryland. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • You get to live in an 18th Century Museum
• U.S. Naval Academy (since 1845) and St. Johns College
• Proximity to great boating on the Chesapeake Bay
• Many upscale housing opportunities for retirees, including many apartments
• Great shops
• The nation's largest in-water sailboat and powerboat show |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Annapolis is so desirable that is has become quite expensive
• Crowds and traffic
• Living in a museum |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People live here who like being in an antique atmosphere and don’t mind the continual presence of tourists. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, retail, education, real estate, military industrial complex |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Annapolis is just inland on the Severn River from Chesapeake Bay on the flat Atlantic Coastal Plain. The climate is a warm temperate climate - summers are hot and winters chilly. Here is our review of Leonardtown, MD as a retirement community |
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| Cultural environment |
| History buffs will find much to admire here. Resident ensembles include a chamber orchestra, opera, symphony orchestra, and ballet. In the historic district are the Colonial Players, a company with a small theatre-in-the-round stage. Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents three shows in the summer. Offerings from the student theatre group at St. John's College free and open to the public |
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| Medical facilities |
| Anne Arundel Medical Center is in town. Other hospitals are available in nearby Crownsville, Glen Burnie, and Baltimore (22 miles). |
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| Transportation |
| Baltimore Washington International Airport, which has frequent flights and low cost carriers such as Southwest Airlines, is 18 miles away. That airport has an Amtrak station.
Norfolk NS is 38 miles away |
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Facts about ANNAPOLIS
- State: MD
- Environment: College Town,Coastal,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
- 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: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes 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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