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Baton Rouge Louisiana
Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is the state capital of Louisiana. Located about 80 miles west of New Orleans, the city is affectionately known as the Red Stick. It is the second-largest city in the state. Population: The city itself has 229,553 residents as of the 2010 census, and the metropolitan area, known as Greater Baton Rouge, has a population of 802,484 people.
Climate: Baton Rouge has a semi-tropical climate with mild and short winters, fabulous falls and glorious springs. Retirees who love to garden will appreciate that the blooming season is quite long, lasting more than seven months of the year.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Baton Rouge is 4.1% less than the Louisiana average and 7% less than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Baton Rouge is $141,200 which is 9.7% less than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: Baton Rouge is home to Louisiana State University http://www.lsu.edu/ which boasts an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program. Here the retiree will find a comprehensive selection of courses that span subjects from literature and history to science, politics, current affairs, philosophy and the arts. Learning takes a lifetime – so come join fellow retirees at OLLI and have the time of your life!
Transportation:The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport http://www.flybtr.com/ is located 10 minutes north of downtown near Baker. Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides transportation throughout Baton Rouge, and many CATS buses are equipped with bike racks for commuters to easily combine biking with bus transit.
Travel and tourism: Baton Rouge has many attractions, including the renowned action of LSU athletics, legendary Louisiana Cajun cuisine, a booming film and television industry, fascinating plantation tours, Mardi Gras thrills, and a variety of festivals. http://www.visitbatonrouge.com/ has complete information on events and activities. Laissez les bon temps roulez (let the good times roll)!
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