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| What Aiken is like for active adults |
If you like horses and an easy-going, warm weather climate you might want to think about making Aiken, South Carolina your retirement community. This town of 25,000 in western South Carolina’s Sand Hill country grew up as a healthy retreat where the wealthy could escape from hot weather. The “Winter Colony” as it is called has always been popular with the horsy set for fox hunting, steeplechase, and polo horses. Many people come here to either raise their horses or watch them race in steeple chases - the Imperial Cup each March and the Holiday Cup in October. Both of these steeplechase races are sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum is a local a tribute to the famous flat racing and steeplechase Thoroughbred horses that have trained here.
The town’s infrastructure is ideal for active adults 55+. There are many active adult communities in the area with a wide variety of facilities. There are great restaurants and excellent shopping nearby. The mountains and beaches are not far away and neither is Atlanta. Aiken won the All-America City Award in 1997.
According to City-Data the average price of a home in Aiken in early 2008 was about $140,000. These prices can be deceptive as there are many homes and estates on the market for millions of dollars, whereas some condominium prices may be far less.
For more information about how to retire in South Carolina or towns like Myrtle Beach , Charleston, or Orangeburg. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Aiken Tennis Club (court tennis)
• University of South Carolina – Aiken
• Steeplechase and Thoroughbred racing
• Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum at Hopeland Gardens
• Aiken Polo Club’s Sunday afternoon matches
• Hitchcock Woods (trails)
• Many active adult developments |
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| What is not special about this community |
| It is a little, but not too remote |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| People who like horses and who like to be active. Many active adults here live in developments built around golf or other activities |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, retirement, equestrian activities, education |
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| Physical environment |
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| Cultural environment |
| • University of South Carolina – Aiken Academy for Lifelong Learning offers many full time classes
• Outdoor concerts
• Ballet and symphony
• Good amateur theatre |
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| Medical facilities |
| Aiken Regional Medical Center |
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| Transportation |
| Augusta Regional Airport is 21 miles |
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| Aiken Active Communities |
| Facts about AIKEN | | State | : SC | | Environment | : Small Town, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | 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 | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.8/5 ( 25 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 22 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.7/5 ( 25 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 21 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 21 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 21 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.8/5 ( 24 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.8/5 ( 22 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 21 votes cast)
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