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State: PA
Environment: Rural,College Town,Small Town,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
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: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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What It Is Like to Retire in Titusville

Titusville is the site of the first oil well in the world. Located in northwestern Pennsylvania about 50 miles south of Erie, this town has an unusual stock of Victorian mansions dating from the original oil boom in 1859. The town has had its share of ups and down as first the oil boom died and then its local steel industry faded out. Now plastics and lumber are the key industries, along with some tourism.

The town is home to the Titusville Campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The campus is centered around the largest remaining mansion from the oil boom, the former Haskell-McKinney mansion. If you love hunting and fishing Titusville is a great place to live. The population is less than 8,000, and about the same number live in the surrounding countryside.

Where to Retire in Titusville and Home Prices

It is possible to buy a historic Victorian mansion in good shape for less than $200,000.

What Is Special about Titusville

Drake Well Museum and Park is located at the historic site of the world's first oil well and well worth a visit. The stock of beautiful old mansions from the oil days are beautiful. The best way to see them is via walking or on a bike. Having an extension of the University of Pittsburgh is a big advantage.

What Is Not Special about Titusville

It is remote and the economy has been in decline for a long time.

Who Will Like Retirement in Titusville

People who like living in small towns with a lot of history.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Plastic pipe, machine shops, education, tourism.

Climate and Physical Environment

Ttusville is in hilly country that represents the northwestern end of the Appalachians. Remnants of the last ice age are present in the creeks and huge boulders in the area. Oil Creek is so named because in the 19th century crude oil was so close to the surface that it flowed on top of the creek.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Pitt campus provides some cultural offerings. Otherwise it is a 50 mile drive to Erie and 100 miles to Pittsburgh.

Crime

The crime rate is above the national average, but crimes are mainly property theft, not violent crimes.

Medical Facilities

Titusville Hospital services the town and surrounding area.

Transportation

Titusville has a small airport servicing private airplanes. The nearest commercial airport is in Erie, about 50 miles away. Pittsburgh International airport is about 100 miles away. Interstates 79 and 80 are each about 30 miles away to the west and south.

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Facts about TITUSVILLE

State: PA
Environment: Rural,College Town,Small Town,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
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: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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What It Is Like to Retire in Titusville

Where to Retire in Titusville and Home Prices

What Is Special about Titusville

What Is Not Special about Titusville

Who Will Like Retirement in Titusville

Local Economy Is Driven by

Climate and Physical Environment

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Crime

Medical Facilities

Transportation

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