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| What Greensboro is like for active adults |
Greensboro is a medium sized city of 250,000 in northern North Carolina. It is considered one of the 3 cities in the Triad along with Winston-Salem and High Point. Greensboro has an active and well-diversified infrastructure with many big name companies located here. The city is known for it beauty, much of which came from the city's early success as a cotton and merchandising capital. Downtown life has improved with many restaurants, bars, and new projects like the New Bridge Park Park and Elon University Law School. The ultra-modern Proximity Hotel and its solar panel clad exterior are emblematic of the progressive nature of this city today. The Washington Post ran a wonderful "impulsive traveler" feature about a 2011 visit to Greensboro. Picture of NewBridge Bank Park courtesy of Wikipedia and Badbadb. Photo of Dixie Building courtesy of Wikipedia and Mapboy78.
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
The Aycock and Fisher Park neighborhoods were established in the late 1800's to early 1900's. The Aycock neighborhood features large Queen Anne residences of the turn-of-the-twentieth century, as well as Foursquare, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival styles. Irving Park surrounds the Greensboro Country Club which was loosely modeled after Pinehurst and offers very gracious homes.
Real Estate Values
The median home price in late 2010 twas just under $140,000 (City-Data). |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Home prices are very attractive. For someone looking for a college town (Elon University Law School, UNC-Greensboro, Greensboro College, and others) in a mid-size city Greensboro might be attractive. Greensboro Colisem Complex, NewBridge Bank Park, and many cultural venues make life interesting. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Crime is high and gangs are said to be active in the city. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live in a thriving mid-sized city in North Carolina might like it here. |
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| Urban development has been very successful with the addition of the Coliseum Complex, host to major sporting events, the NewBridge Bank Park, and Four Seasons Town Center. In addition, many famous companies like Honda and Lorillard have operations here. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| The average January temperature is in the high 30's. Greensboro is in the northern part of the state. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| There are quite a few good restaurants to choose from in the downtown area. Greensboro is home to a very large population of Vietnamese Montagnards; their restaurants are a local attraction. Boba House offers Vegan food. Some of the cultural attractions include Carolina Theater, Pyrle Gibson Theater, Blandwood Mansion, Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro Cultural Center, the Civil Rights Museum, and the Greensboro Children's Museum. |
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| Crime |
| The crime rate is high with an index of about 536 vs. national average of 320. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are at least 2 hospitals including Kindred Hospital. |
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| Transportation |
| There is a greenway loop in construction with walking and biking trails. |
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Facts about GREENSBORO
- State: NC
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,Small-mid Sized City,Golf Community,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
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- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- 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: boomer1
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