Northern neck : Virginia

What Northern Neck is like for active adults

The good life awaits those active adults who choose the Northern Neck, Virginia as their retirement community. Situated between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, with the Cheseapeake on the east, this area has both rural charm and instant access to the water. It is rich in history. The first Northern Neck tourist in 1608, Captain John Smith, referred to it “as a place heaven and earth never agreed better to frame man’s habitation.”

The Northern Neck is a very large geographical area including parts of 5 counties: King George, Richmond, Lancaster, Westmoreland, and Northumberland. Kilmarnock is one of the larger of the many small towns in the Neck. Other towns include Montross, Tappahannock, Urbanna, Hague, Callao, Lottsburg, Heathsville, and Reedville. Active adults interested in this region should also consider nearby Fredericksburg for retirement, which is located at the top of the neck. Average home prices are all over the lot - a recent visit to Zillow.com for Kilmarnock found homes for sale from the $180's to well over $1million. Prices will tend to be less than suburban Washington.

Photo credit:Northern Neck Tourism Council and photographer, Starke Jett.

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What is special about this retirement community

16 Historic Museums. Wine Trail. Home to 3 American Presidents. Surrounded by 2 rivers - the Rappahannock and the Potomac - and the Cheseapeake. For more go the Northern Neck Tourism Council

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What is not special about this retirement community

City people might find it too slow

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Active adults 55 +, along with young professionals in pursuit of a better, more relaxed lifestyle.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism, construction, farming

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Climate and Physical Environment

Located between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, with the Cheseapeake on the east

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Cultural environment

There are many museums and historical sites in the area. The Northern Neck is home to three of America's presidents - George Washington, James Madison, and James Monroe. See Colonial American farm life at the George Washington National Monument Birthplace.

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Medical facilities

Rappahannock General Hospital, along with hospitals in Williamsburg and Newport News are the area's primary medical facilities.

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Transportation

Newport News/Williamsburg Airport and Norfolk are the area's major airports

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Facts about NORTHERN NECK

State: VA
Environment: Rural,Coastal,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: Allen Garland

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