Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Best Places to Retire

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Seattle, Washington

       
Total population 582,454 Average January/July temperatures 39.9° / 64.4°
Median home price $ 411,950 Annual Precipitation 38.91 in. /yr.

Seattle, Washington

This King County city is known for its wet climate and as the birthplace of Starbucks Coffee.

Cultural Attractions
The Northwest Symphony Orchestra and the Seattle Opera provide art lovers with plenty of opportunities to attend performances.
Economy
This city is a major port, manufacturing center, and educational center.
Fun Fact
Seattle was the setting for the TV show Frasier.
Geography
Seattle, located on Puget Sound, sits in northwestern Washington.
Historical
Seattle was settled in 1851 by five families from Illinois.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 44.86 ° / 34.92 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 74.52 ° / 54.29 °
Precipitation (?) 38.91 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) (?) 108
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 411,950
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $51531.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $45908
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 5.580 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(?) 47
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 263
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 (?) 582,454
Population density (?) 6,850 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 63.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 136,606 people
Education (?) 39 % 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 (?) 1,030
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