|
New Orleans Louisiana
New Orleans is world-famous for its abundance of unique architectural styles reflective of its historical roots and multicultural heritage. One of the most notable landmarks is the French Quarter with its elegant hotels and restaurants, and of course its fantastic music clubs. A standout in this city of many attractions is Preservation Hall which celebrates half a century of keeping the music alive with artifacts, photographs, film and audio clips in a special exhibition at the Old U.S. Mint. Population: The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 making it the 46th largest city in the USA.
Climate: Winters in New Orleans are short and generally mild; summers are humid, and the area receives 64.2 inches of rainfall each year.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in New Orleans is 8.2% greater than the Louisiana average and 5% greater than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home value in New Orleans is 36.8% greater than the Louisiana average, but 14.6% less than the national average. The median home cost in New Orleans is $178,500.
Colleges and Universities: Tulane University http://tulane.edu/ offers non-credit courses for retirees who are simply interested in the joy of learning, and to join a community of people with similar interests.
Transportation:The city's flat landscape, simple street grid, and mild winters have made New Orleans 8th among U.S. cities in its rate of bicycle and pedestrian transportation. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority http://www.norta.com/ provides public transportation, and the metropolitan area is served by the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport http://www.flymsy.com .
Travel and tourism: Certainly one of the world's most fascinating cities, New Orleans is steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond. Retirees will love its brilliant mosaic of culture, food and music, brimming bowls of gumbo, late nights in jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods and tantalizing festivals throughout the year. Visit the official tourism site for the city: http://www.neworleansonline.com/
New Orleans Louisiana Retirement Communities
New Orleans Louisiana Financial Services
New Orleans Louisiana Medical Listings
New Orleans Louisiana Real Estate
|
LIFESTYLE PLANNER
Financial Planning Tips - If you're
planning a carefree, active retirement you need to have your financial
house in order (read on) The
Right Retirement Community For You - Continuing Care, Independent
Living, Assisted Living, the world of planned retirement communities is
nearly unlimited today (read on)
Retirement Resources
- Our retirement experts are constantly
exploring the world wide web to find the best retirement resources.
We've placed the best in our directories (read on)
Selling and Buying a Home - You're
ready to sell the big family home and buy your retirement dream home.
Explore the keys to selling successfully and buying the best home for
your retirement needs (read on)
|
