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Crime |
Crime in Palm Coast is relatively low. |
Medical Facilities |
Memorial Hospital Flagler Sw is 9 miles away in Bunnell, but for more serious situations the big hospitals in Jacksonville will be where you will go. |
Transportation |
Daytona Beach International Airport (29 miles). St. Augustine (30 miles) |
Valuable Links |
Palm Coast Chamber of Commerce |
What people are saying about Palm Coast | |
Palm Coast Living | |
My parents lived in nearby Flagler Beach since 1972, and before that in 1946-1949, so I have been going there and to Palm Coast for the last 50 years. I am about to build a house in Flagler Beach so I am committed to the area. To answer you question about Palm Coast, Palm Coast has everything you might want in terms of stores, restaurants and ammenities, but with that comes crowds and traffic. Certainly not like Long Island, NY, which is where I am currently, but not something I want to deal with in my retirement years. The developments are gorgeous, as are the homes in them, but there is that sticky maintenance that comes with it. I almost bought in Grand Haven because it is so appealing, but maintenance and taxes are too much for me. If you are affluent and love the golf course and club house that a gated community offers,that is not a problem and you will enjoy it. Housing outside of the gated communities can be incredibly affordable, but there are good and poor neighborhoods. Ask around a lot before you buy. You may want to subscribe to Toby, who writes about the area every week and gives accurate reports on the housing costs and values, the taxes, and all the goings on in Palm Coast. My sister is a banker in Palm Coast and loves that she goes home to Flagler Beach instead of Palm Coast. It is one of the last beach communities that is not over developed. No high rise hotels at all; the beach is lightly populated on any given day; it is accessible to all nearby towns with all the stores and restaurants, including St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and Orlando within an hour and a half. Best of all, the taxes are low. However, it is coastal living and the sea air and salt will take its toll on anything metal - A/C, car, outdoor furniture. When I drive up to A1A to look at the ocean, none of that matters to me. The beach is close from Palm Coast, but you will have to drive there. If the beach is the last thing you like about Florida, then Palm Coast will be great. Palm Coast is a city - I suggest you go there and hang out for a week or so and get the feel of it. The people are all from up north including Michigan and will gladly tell you how they like it there. The SOP is friendly, casual and relaxed. You can't beat that! | |
Posted by lindarmc1 on February 24, 2012 | |
What's it like to live in Palm Coast, FL? | |
I have been researching Palm Coast now for almost a year...have noticed the real estate is affordable and the area is close to the ocean. My husband and I are anxious to take a look at this area hopefully in the near future. Any info would be appreciated -- currently living in Michigan. Thanks :!: :) | |
Posted by cdault on February 23, 2012 | |
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- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,Boating Community,Golf Community,New Urban/Master Planned,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature: 81+
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: jb
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