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| What Asheville is like for active adults |
When baby boomers talking about potential retirement towns, the chances are that Asheville will be the community that will be the most frequently mentioned. Asheville is a prosperous small city of just over 75,000 (400,000 in the Metro) in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina. Because of its charming environment and mild weather it has long been a desirable retirement community – from the rich and famous to ordinary active adults in quest of beauty and a nice environment. The Vanderbilts built an enormous estate near here, the Biltmore Estate, which is the largest private residence in America with 250 rooms. Frederick Law Olmstead designed its famous gardens.
Walking around in downtown Asheville is a pleasure. It has a great collection of art deco architecture, antique stores, art galleries, and boutiques. Those who prefer the outdoor cafe or coffee house setting will enjoy its many cafes. The people are friendly. Asheville's people range from artists and musicians to corporate executives, merchants and entrepreneurs. It is easy to park on street or on a parking deck, then stroll through the streets.
Where to Live
There are a number of condos downtown, with condos and town homes further out. Montford, Chesnut Hill, Grove Park, Biltmore Village, and Albemarle Park have been named historic districts. There is a very large number of 55+ and active adult communities in the region. The area is so popular that developers far from Asheville put Asheville or Biltmore in their community name. Many 55+ communities are built around golf, lakes, or mountain settings. There are condos downtown.
Real Estate Values
Prices can be very different depending on the development and/or neighborhood. The median price of a home in the Asheville region in late 2009 was about $180,000, with tremendous variability within that.
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Water everywhere for fishing, boating, swimming
• Wide range of upscale housing opportunities for seniors
• Interesting, walkable and dynamic downtown
• Mild climate year round
• Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway
• Biltmore Estate
• Trolley tours |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| •There is lot traffic in the summer
• Over development is coming
• Winters are cooler than in eastern North Carolina |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
People of every description live in Asheville, including many young professionals. Retirees looking for the year round good are moving in in significant numbers. Here is a link to an interesting article from CBSNews on what it like to retire in Asheville.
Click on "Videos" above the photo on that page to view the Asheville retirement video segment hosted by Martha Teishner.
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| banking and finance, real estate, tourism, retirement communities |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Asheville is situated in the western part of the North Carolina. Rolling hills giving way to serious mountains to the west. The climate is mild in summer and cooler than the rest of NC in winter. The average July high temperature is 84 and the average January high is 46 (the average low is 27). The wettest month is March (4"). |
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| Cultural environment |
There is something to do every day of the week in downtown Asheville. You can visit the home of one of Asheville's famous sons, writer Thomas Wolfe, or browse through an art gallery on Biltmore Avenue. Look inside the historic St. Lawrence Basilica. Head down to the Asheville Community Theater, North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville Art Center or Diana Wortham Theater for a play, a symphony or a modern dance performance. For old time blues or rock n' roll check out one of downtown's many clubs or bars. UNC's Asheville campus has the Center for Creative Retirement, an excellent resource.
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| Medical facilities |
| • Memorial Mission Hospital
• Thoms Rehabilitation Hosp |
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Facts about ASHEVILLE
- State: NC
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,Mountains,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- 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: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: john
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 311 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.1/5 ( 249 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 510 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 247 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 213 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.2/5 ( 293 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.1/5 ( 319 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 204 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 251 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.4/5 ( 267 votes cast)
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