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| What Wilmington is like for active adults |
Wilmington is a fast growing city at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, on the Carolina coast. The city has a historic center and a mile long walk along the river. Great Carolina beaches are just minutes away. The population was about 100,000 in 2006.
Shopping
Wilmington is the commercial center of the area. As Wilmington continues to grow, so does the variety of stores. It seems every week more stores, boutiques and shopping centers are showing up around the Port City.
- Mayfaire Town Center is the ultimate shopping experience in Wilmington. With over 50 stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and the Sharper Image, Mayfaire has something for just about everyone.
- Unique shops and boutiques are scattered around downtown and the surrounding areas. The Cotton Exchange is located in historic downtown Wilmington, and is known for their 23 specialty shops.
- Just a couple miles from downtown is Independence Mall. The mall has over 100 stores including department stores such as Belk and Dillards.
Golf
With more than 50 golf courses within an hours drive, golfers will find the type of course to their liking - public, private, semi-private.
- Scenic wooded and coastal courses boast marshes, live oaks, gently rolling land and a mild climate that permits golfing year round.
- Wilmington is home to several challenging courses designed by well-known golfers such as Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples and several others.
- Some of the more popular golf courses in the Cape Fear area include Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation and Bald Head Island Club.
Real Estate
Average home prices were between $200,000 and $250,000 in 2007 and the first part of 2008. Places near the water and in desirable neighborhoods will be more |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
Wilmington has the beautiful southern coast of North Carolina. It has a large university (UNC - Wilmington), access to the Carolina beaches, and many great communities for active adults to live in. Its one mile long Riverwalk on the Cape Fear River is a major tourist attraction. The downtown has an extensive historical area.
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It is hot and humid in the summer. Parts of the downtown can seem urban |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live near the coast in the milder climate of southern North Carolina. It is a city, but it is a manageable size. There is plenty of recreation, much of it centered on the water. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Retail, education (UNC-Wilmington), medical, construction, tourism |
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| Physical environment |
| Wilmington is in southern North Carolina, near the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Wilmington may be a small city but it doesn’t lack when it comes to the arts. As a center for both performing and visual arts, the community’s calendar is packed full of events. UNC - Wilmington generates many cultural and sporting events |
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| Medical facilities |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center is the local hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Wilmington Regional International Airport provides service to Wilmington. There is local bus service |
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Facts about WILMINGTON
- State: NC
- Environment: Coastal,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- 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: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide:
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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