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| What Greenville is like for active adults |
Greenville is a growing residential community of 75,000 located in Pitt County in the eastern part of North Carolina. Many active adults choose this as their retirement community because of it proximity to Pamlico Sound and the Outer Banks, its mild weather, and an economical life style. The community is a young one, the average age is 26. Many people in retirement tend to live in developments that are either designed for adults 55+, although many general developments located on the water and/or golf courses are popular. Greenville is in Pitt County. East Carolina University and its 26,000 students make Greenville a college town.
The town was recognized as "Sportstown USA" by Sports Illustrated and the National Parks and Recreation Association. The recognition came for its commitment to providing sporting opportunities for residents. Thanks to its numerous sports facilities Greenville has hosted many important events such as the Girls Softball Babe Ruth World Series, the Beast of the East Soccer Tournament, and the North Carolina State Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. The North Carolina Senior Games and the Eastern Regional High School Basketball tournament are held here annually.
Pitt County has over twenty parks with hundreds of acres of hiking, fishing and boating. Water sports are popular on the Tar River and four lakes in the area. Golf is popular with 6 different courses to choose from, including Ironwood Golf Course.
Real estate prices in the area tend to be relatively low. The average selling price in early 2009 was about $140,000.
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| • Shiloh Farm is an entertainment complex centered around an 1827 plantation house. • Freeboot Friday’s – an evening of entertainment to celebrate the East Carolina Football team • East Carolina University brings a lot to the area • Very active in sports - "Sportstown USA" by ''Sports Illustrated'' |
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| Greenville is somewhat remote, oriented towards families with young children, and has a high crime rate. |
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| Education, real estate, tourism, healthcare |
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| Cultural environment |
East Carolina University is the source of almost nightly performances of
music, dance, and theater. Several art galleries and museums feature major
collections and traveling exhibits. The Wellington B. Gray Gallery features
internationally known contemporary artists on the campus of East Carolina
University. The May Museum and Park is popular, as is the Greenville Museum
of Art with its permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art.
The Sheppard Library is very large and well-funded, it features more than
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| Pitt County Memorial, part of University Health Systems of Eastern NC, is a teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center serving 29 counties in Eastern NC. The hospital works collaboratively with East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine. The East Carolina Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiovasular care. Pitt County is among the top 3 counties in NC for physicians per person. |
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| Transportation |
| Pitt-Greenville Airport is 3 miles from town |
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Facts about GREENVILLE
- State: NC
- Environment: College Town,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- 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: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: frank
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.4/5 ( 5 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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