Carmel : New york

What Carmel is like for active adults

This affluent north and west of New York City is growing in popularity for retirement, and Carmel is one of the nicer towns (population is about 34,000 and growing). It is near the west bank of the Hudson River, close to West Point and Danbury (CT). The Retreat at Carmel is conveniently located in the heart of New York’s beautiful Putnam County amidst acres of natural landscape with breathtaking landscapes. Gorgeous lakes, parks, and golf courses are nearby. There are several hamlets within Carmel, including Mahopac and Carmel.

There is at least one active adult community in the area. Median home prices in 2009's 3rd quarter were just under $300,000. Photo of Putnam County Courthouse courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Anthony22.

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What is special about this retirement community

Carmel is an affluent area near the beautiful Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Crime is exceptionally low. Lake Gleneida, formed by ice age glaciers, covers almost 168 acres in the center of town.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Home prices are close to twice the national average.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who want to live in the northeast but in a quiet and beautiful setting will like it in Carmel.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Carmel is west of the Hudson River and north of New York City. The average July high temperature is 82 and the average January low is 16. The wettest month is July (5")

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Cultural environment

Both Mahopac and Carmel have libraries.

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Medical facilities

Putnam Hospital Center is in Carmel, other hospitals are nearby.

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Transportation

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Valuable Links

Carmel Chamber of Commerce

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Facts about CARMEL

State: NY
Environment: Small Town,
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): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer

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