Union springs : New york

What Union Springs is like for active adults
Union Springs is a very small town on the finger lakes of New York, population about 1,500. The setting on the lake is perfectly beautiful.  Average home prices are about $100,000 in 2009, although homes on the water can be more.  There are active adult communities in the area.  Syracuse and Ithaca are the nearest cities.
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What is special about this retirement community
Union Springs offers a beautiful location right on one of the Finger Lakes
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What is not special about this retirement community
It's a very small town, and even smaller in winter. Bring your down parka for the winters.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
Hardy people who like living on a beautiful lake.
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Local economy is driven by
Tourism
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Climate and Physical Environment
The beautiful finger lakes region of northwestern New York.  Average temperatures in January are in the low 20's, average snowfall also in the 20's
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Cultural environment
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Medical facilities
Nearest hospital is in Auburn, about 10 miles
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Transportation
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Valuable Links
Guide to New York State retirement
City-data page for Union Springs
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Facts about UNION SPRINGS
  • State: NY
  • Environment: Lake,Small Town,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • 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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