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What It Is Like to Retire in Babcock Ranch

Located in Southwest Florida, just northeast of Fort Myers, Babcock Ranch is America’s first solar-powered town. The production of solar energy is a big part of the town’s commitment to sustainability, and has its own solar facility. Committed to being environmentally responsible and run on solar energy, commercial buildings will have rooftop solar panels, and solar trees will combine technology and art. Situated on approximately 18,000-acres, half of which will be comprised of greenways, parks, and lakes, the walkable town also emphasizes healthy living and will have 50 miles of biking and walking trails. Buildings and homes will have Florida Green Building Coalition Certification and free wi-fi is offered throughout the community. Plans for Babcock Ranch include for the development of over 19,000 homes and six million square feet of commercial space.Watch this short Youtube Video prepared by mysolarpower:
 

Where to Retire in Babcock Ranch and Home Prices

This new city will be made up of several neighborhoods offering several home choices including single-family homes, condos, and apartments. Prices vary by size and location, but some recent listings were in the $500s.
 

What Is Special about Babcock Ranch

Babcock Ranch prides itself on being an innovative new town built with minimizing the environmental footprint and offering solar energy and the latest technology. Homes and commercial buildings will meet green certification; the town is walkable and there is a shuttle to take throughout the community and the parks. Due to advanced design, the community did not lose power during Hurricane Ian. There was no flooding and minimal damage.
 

What Is Not Special about Babcock Ranch

This is a new town not fully developed, with a 25-year plan. Culturally there is not much to do here although there are festivals and outdoor activities.
 

Who Will Like Retirement in Babcock Ranch

Retirees can choose from several types of homes and floorplans. There is shopping, dining, biking, community gardens, parks and lakes; Babcock Ranch also has its own medical center, shuttle service, and is walkable; Fort Myers is just 20 minutes away.
 

Local Economy Is Driven by

Babcock Ranch will have commercial space with retail, restaurants and businesses.
 

Climate and Physical Environment

The average January temperature is in the mid-60's, and July's average is about 82 degrees.
 

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

There are some restaurants here with more planned in the near future. There are farm-to table choices which serve locally grown fruit and vegetables, along with those grown in the Babcock Ranch community. The cultural scene includes many events, a lakeside boardwalk area, and a band shell for outdoor entertainment. For cultural events and opportunities, Fort Myers is just 20 miles away.
 

Crime

As a new town, there are no crime statistics to report
 

Medical Facilities

Lee Health manages the Healthy Life Center that offers health club facilities, therapeutic services and medical offices.
 

Transportation

Getting around Babcock Ranch is not a problem-it is a very walkable and bikeable community and also offers car/bike sharing programs.
 

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