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| What Raleigh is like for active adults |
Raleigh, the capitol of North Carolina, is a fast-growing city in the middle of the state. Known as the "City of Oaks", almost 400,000 people lived here in 2008, up 40% from 2000. Raleigh has a diversified economy and is home to several colleges including NC State at Raleigh. This city is one of three in the so-called Research Triangle, the others being Durham and Chapel Hill.
There have been a number of successful projects to bring condominiums, shops, and restaurants to the downtown area. The city has several historic districts including the Fayetteville Historic District. There are many interesting neighborhoods to live in as well as some 55+ active adult communities (see link at top right).
According to City-Data.com the average home sold for just a whisker under $200,000 in mid 2009. NAR data says the median selling price was $211,000 in the same period for Raleigh-Cary. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Raleigh is the fast growing NC capital named to several"10 Best" lists. Not all retirees will appreciate the one from the Wall St. Journal - Raleigh was named one of the top 10 cities emerging as the “hottest, hippest destinations” for educated workers in their 20s when the U.S. economy gets moving again. The Journal cited low cost of living, expanding Ft. Bragg, and highly educated pop. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Raleigh is a city, so you have to like that. It is a fast growing city that has traffic and rapid growth. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Folks who are looking for life in a fast-paced middle-sized city in the south will like it in Raleigh. It offers a more moderate climate and expense yet there is plenty to do. |
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| The economy is very diverse - the state capital is a very big industry, as is healthcare, universities, and many corporations and smaller companies. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Raleigh is in the middle of the state, part of the Research Triangle region. Average January temperature is about 40 (F.). The mountains are not far away. |
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| Cultural environment |
| As the state capital Raleigh has a number of significant cultural institutions. Those include African American Cultural Complex, Contemporary Art Museum, Gregg Museum of Art & Design at NCSU, Haywood Hall House & Gardens, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the North Carolina Museum of History. The Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion hosts major concert acts. The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts hosts plays, concerts, ballet, opera, and symphony concerts. The Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School is one of many theater venues. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Raleigh is home to many hospitals including the Dorothea Dix Hospital. |
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| Transportation |
| The Raleigh-Durham Airport offers convenient service. Amtrak stops in Raleigh. Capital Area Transit System provides bus service through the region. |
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Facts about RALEIGH
- State: NC
- Environment: Urban,Suburban,College Town,
- City Population: 100,001+
- 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: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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