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| What York is like for active adults |
York Pennsylvania is one of the most inexpensive places in the USA to live in. Homes cost on average less than $100,000. The area obviously had some rust-belt type setbacks, but is now actively looking for economic growth. York is on Pennsylvania's southern border, closer to Baltimore (48 miles) than Philadelphia (108 miles)
There are some active adult communities in the York area. Median home price in late 2009 was under $100,000. Photo of the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center courtesy of and per license of Wikpedia and Adavidb. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Very inexpensive. Pretty countryside. There are 2 colleges in York - York College of Pennsylvania and the York Campus of Penn State. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| High crime rate and unemployment |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live in southern Pennsylvania in a low cost environment might like York. |
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| There is some local industry. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
York is on Pennsylvania's southern border. The average July high temperature is 87 and the average January low is 21. The wettest month is June (4").
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| Cultural environment |
| York is home to the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, which brings many nationally prominent performers to the York area. The York Fair,which claims to be the oldest fair in the U.S., runs for 10 fun-filled days every September. The Olde York Street Fair is held each year on Mothers Day. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Memorial Hospital and York Hospital serve York. |
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Facts about YORK
- State: PA
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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Boondocks to World Hub
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Dangerous to Ft. Knox
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