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Atlantic City New Jersey

Atlantic City was originally designed as a healthful respite from city life, and quickly became a popular resort destination with the additional appeal of gambling. Atlantic City served as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly, and retirees will always remember how important it is to acquire Boardwalk and build hotels on it! The original Boardwalk was built in 1870 along a portion of the beach to help hotel owners keep sand out of their lobbies. Population: The population of the city is 39,558, with a metropolitan area of 274,549 people.

Climate: The average annual precipitation at Atlantic City is 38.37 inches. The moderating influence of a sea breeze off the ocean makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, so Atlantic City is a prime place for beating the summer heat.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Atlantic City is 2.4% less than the New Jersey average, but 24% greater than the national average.

Housing costs: Surprisingly, based on the higher cost of living, the median home value in Atlantic City is 52.8% less than the New Jersey average and 18.1% less than the national average. Retirees will find good bargains in a market where the median home value is $188,300.

Colleges and Universities: Nearby colleges to Atlantic City include Atlantic Cape Community College http://www.atlantic.edu and Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

Transportation:Atlantic City International Airport is located 9 miles northwest of Atlantic City. Retirees may also want to travel to New York City to catch a larger variety of flights out of Newark or JFK.

Travel and tourism: Retirees will never be bored in Atlantic City, with its world-famous casino gaming, spas, entertainment & nightlife, fine dining, shopping on the Boardwalk, golf, ocean fishing and water sports. Start looking for a long list of fun things to do at http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/.

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