Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Best Places to Retire

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Des Moines, Washington

       
Total population 28,992 Average January/July temperatures 36.7° / 63.3°
Median home price $ 266,750 Annual Precipitation 44.01 in. /yr.

Des Moines, Washington

This waterside town is minutes away from the amenities of nearby Seattle and Tacoma.

Cultural Attractions
The Des Moines Historical Society Museum chronicles local history through its collection of artifacts, monographs, and images.
Economy
Des Moines is primarily residential.
Geography
Des Moines is just south of Seattle, on Puget Sound.
Historical
This area grew rapidly after World War II.
Recreation
The city's six miles of shoreline contain waterfront parks, public beaches, a boardwalk, and a marina.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 43.08 ° / 30.33 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 75.68 ° / 50.85 °
Precipitation (?) 44.01 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 111
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 266,750
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $57402.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $48633
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .370 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 48
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 61
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 34
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 178
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 71
Number of libraries within the county (?) 117
Number of museums within the county (?) 50
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 16
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 28,992
Population density (?) 4,678 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 52.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 8,002 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 83
Number of clinics within the county (?) 280
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 773
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