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| What Ridge-Long Island is like for active adults |
Ridge is a town in Suffolk County, Long Island of about 13,000 people. It is north of I 495 and near Manorville and Medford.
Because it is some distance from NYC it is becoming home to many active adult communities, including some large ones (see Active Adult Communities link at top right). Average home prices were about $225,000 in mid 2009 according to City-Data. The Zillow Home Value Index was $261,000 in late 2009. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The eastern part of Long Island is beautiful and less crowded than other parts. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| New York taxes and cost of living is high. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to continue living on Long Island or in the New York area. Boating and beaches are tops on Long Island. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
Ridge is near Manorville on the eastern end of Long Island, west of where the North Folk and South Fork begin. The average July high temperature is 84 and the average January low is 24. The wettest month is January (4.4")
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| Medical facilities |
| The nearest hospitals are about 10-12 miles away in Port Jefferson and Patchogue. |
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| I 495 is just a few miles away. From nearby Port Jefferson you can take the ferry to Bridgeport, CT. |
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Facts about RIDGE-LONG ISLAND
- State: NY
- Environment: Suburban,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
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- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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