Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Boca Raton, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 78,895
Crime: Average
Cost of Living: Average
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: High
Income: High
Climate
Temperatures stay quite warm throughout the year, but during hurricane season a good deal of rain gets dropped on the city.
Geography
Boca Raton is situated north of Miami and south of Palm Beach.
Cultural Attractions
The Boca Raton Museum of Art, established in the 1940s by some residents of Boca, has a permanent collection of more than 4,000 pieces.
Recreation
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, opened when George Morikami donated 200 acres in honor of his home country of Japan, is now a large complex honoring all things Japanese.
Historical
During World War II, the Army established the only wartime radar training facility in Boca Raton.
Community care facilities for the elderly 1
Percentage of population over age 55 32.5%
Number of museums within 30 miles 71
Number of libraries within the area 1
Number of movie theaters within 15 miles 38
Number of golf courses within 30 miles 232
Tax incentives for retirees No
Median income for those aged 55–64 $95,671
Median income for those aged 65–74 $75,402
Median income for those aged 75 and up $60,251

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