Chambersburg : Pennsylvania

What Chambersburg is like for active adults

Chambersburg is an old town in extreme south-central Pennsylvania. President Buchanan was born near here. The population is about 13,000 and holding steady.

Newsmax named Chambersburg one of the top 25 "Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns" in 2009. Average home values in 2009 were in the low to mid $100's. There are active adult communities in the area, including nearby Fayetteville. Photo of Memorial Square courtesy of and per license at Wikipedia and Epstein.Mark.

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What is special about this retirement community

Chambersburg is in a part of Pennsylvania with a rich history through colonial days to the Civil War and beyond.The downtown boasts the restored Capitol Theatre. Chambersburg is home to Wilson College.

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What is not special about this retirement community

This is a quite conservative area.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who like small towns in peaceful areas of Pennsylvania will like Chambersburg.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Chambersburg is in the rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania

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Cultural environment

Chambersburg boasts a historic Capitol Theatre in its downtown. The spectacular facility opened in 1927; it was renovated in 1996. The theater has its original organ, a Moller Opus 4800, that was installed in 1926. The Cumberland Valley Theatre Organ Society is working with the community to restore the instrument.

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Medical facilities

Chambersburg Hospital serves the area.

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Transportation

The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I 70) is quite close to Chambersburg.

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Valuable Links

Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce
Wikipedia for Chambersburg

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Facts about CHAMBERSBURG

State: PA
Environment: College Town,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
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: 2000-4000
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: boomer

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