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Cedar Key , Florida

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What It Is Like to Retire in Cedar key

About fifty miles south of Gainesville, the small and easygoing island community of Cedar Key is one of the oldest ports in the state and a classic supplier of seafood. With historic streets and back bayous teeming with wildlife and gorgeous views, there is plenty to love about this charming community.

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Where to Retire in Cedar key and Home Prices

Though the island is small, there are plenty of nice areas in which to settle down.  Zillow reports the median listing price to be $236,084 in early 2021.

What Is Special about Cedar key

Cedar Key is one of the oldest bird and wildlife refugees in the United States, with plenty of federally protected, lovely sanctuaries.


What Is Not Special about Cedar key

Being very small, and as an island, very isolated, could be a problem for some people.

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Who Will Like Retirement in Cedar key

Those who want a quiet, lovely, relaxed life in an atypical Floridian town retire here.

Local Economy Is Driven by

fishing, tourism

Climate and Physical Environment

Cedar Key is balmy, warm, and hot by the summer.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

There are many galleries in town, some cultural organizations, and a lovely winery.

Crime

Crime in Cedar City is less than a third of the national average.

Medical facilities

Seven Rivers Regional Medial Center is the closest hospital and it is about 30 miles away.

Transportation

George T Lewis Airport is a small local airport; Gainesville Regional airport is about an hour away; International ariports are found in Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, and are all about 3 hours away.

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