Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Littleton, CO

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 40,958
Crime: Low
Cost of Living: High
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: Average
Income: Average
Geography
Littleton sits south of Denver.
Cultural Attractions
The Littleton Historical Museum offers museum guests a "living history" perspective through its four galleries, research center, collections center, small lake, and two working farms from the 1860s and 1890s.
Recreation
Denver is a short drive away, but Littleton's main street is lined with restaurants, bookstores, and coffee shops.
Historical
The town's economic base began in 1867, with the "Rough and Ready Flour Mill."
Economy
The town is working to implement the idea of economic gardening--improving the economy from the inside with entreprenurial activity instead of recruitment to bring in new jobs.
Community care facilities for the elderly 2
Percentage of population over age 55 30.1%
Number of museums within 30 miles 76
Number of libraries within the area 1
Number of movie theaters within 15 miles 54
Number of golf courses within 30 miles 146
Tax incentives for retirees Yes
Median income for those aged 55–64 $82,753
Median income for those aged 65–74 $57,713
Median income for those aged 75 and up $38,087

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