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Santa Fe New Mexico
Santa Fe’s history is a rich one, with its first inhabitants settling there in approximately 1050. At 7,199 feet elevation, Santa Fe is the highest capital city in the U.S. The rich heritage of this interesting city and its status as a center for the arts will appeal to retirees. Population: Santa Fe’s population was 67,947 in the 2010 census.
Climate: Santa Fe has cool winters and hot summers. Retirees who like sunshine will appreciate its dry climate with 14.22 inches of annual rainfall.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Santa Fe, NM is 9.8% greater than the New Mexico average, and 12% greater than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Santa Fe is $299,900, relatively expensive for a retirement home.
Colleges and Universities: Continuing Education for retirees in Santa Fe can be found at Santa Fe Community College http://www.sfcc.edu/continuing_education which provides credit and noncredit courses for all ages. Retirees will find short classes and workshops that can provide a valuable means of personal and professional development.
Transportation:Santa Fe’s Municipal Airport provides service to Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles International Airport where retirees can transfer to other major airlines. For getting around the city, there are many multi-use bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian trails including the Santa Fe Rail Trail http://www.traillink.com/trail/santa-fe-rail-trail.aspx.
Travel and tourism: According to the Convention and Visitors Bureau http://santafe.org/, Santa Fe was voted in the Top 10 Food and Wine Destinations in the U.S. by Tripadvisor's millions of contributing travelers. This should be good news for epicurean pursuits in retirement! Visit their web site for a complete listing of activities and attractions in the area.
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