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Asheville North Carolina
Asheville's location in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains and high quality of life make it a very attractive retirement destination. It has earned accolades from various magazines, such as Modern Maturity’s designation as one of "The 50 Most Alive Places ToBe” and one of AARP Magazine's "Best Places to Reinvent Your Life.” Population: Asheville's population in 2010 was 83,393, but the 4-county metropolitan area has over 400,000 residents. So even though it has the advantages of a smaller town, there are all the amenities of a much larger city such as health care available to retirees.
Climate: The climate in Asheville is similar to the rest of the southeastern U.S., but with noticeably cooler temperatures due to the higher altitude. Even within the state, Asheville’s summers are not as hot as those of cities farther east. The annual average precipitation is 37.32 inches.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Asheville is 3.1% greater than the North Carolina average, and approximately equal to the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Asheville is $198,400. This is 4.3% greater than the North Carolina average and 22.3% less than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: Retirees may find just what they are looking for at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Community Enrichment Programs http://www1.abtech.edu/. These programs include courses, workshops, seminars, and activities that contribute to the community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual growth. Some of the special interest classes that may interest retirees include writing, fitness, motorcycle safety, and personal finance.
Transportation:Asheville Regional Airport serves the area, as does a bus system operated by the city http://www.ashevillenc.gov/residents/transportation/city_bus/.
Travel and tourism: Retirees may enjoy exploring Asheville via their historic Urban Trail. This is an entertaining, informative, and artistic 1.7-mile walk showcasing architecture and memories from earlier times. To learn “all about Asheville”, be sure to visit http://www.asheville.com/ for the latest news and activities available. http://www.exploreasheville.com/ is another comprehensive listing of accommodations and attractions.
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