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Toledo Ohio
Following what seems to be a “gentrification” trend taking place in many inner cities, downtown Toledo has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years to entice residents back to the city. Fifth Third Field (baseball stadium) opened in 2002, and the Huntington Center http://www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com opened in 2009. The riverfront area adjacent to International Park has been upgraded with walking trails and restaurants. Population: As of the 2010 Census, Toledo’s population was 287,208, with a metropolitan area of 651,409.
Climate: The annual average precipitation in Toledo is 33.52 inches. It has four distinct seasons, moderated somewhat by proximity to Lake Erie.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Toledo is 1.1% less than the Ohio average, and 8% less than the national average.
Housing costs: But even better news awaits retirees who wish to purchase a home in Toledo, where the median home value is 30.2% less than the Ohio average and 52.4% less than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: The University of Toledo’s Division of Continuing Education http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/performancegroup/continuing_education.html serves lifelong learning needs of the community. Bowling Green State University is also located here, along with two community colleges which likely offer classes of interest to retirees.
Transportation:Toledo has service from Amtrak, Greyhound, and Megabus http://www.megabus.com which provides daily trips to major cities. The closest international airport is located in Detroit 40 minutes’ drive to the north.
Travel and tourism: http://www.toledoguide.com/ promises to provide lots of information about “fun stuff” to do in Toledo. Retirees will find music for every palate, from a dynamic mix of Classical (Toledo Symphony Orchestra http://www.toledosymphony.com/ and Toledo Opera Association), to Jazz in venues such as Rusty's Jazz Café.
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