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Worcester Massachusetts
Worcester, a five-time recipient of the All-American City Award, offers retirees the resources and exciting attractions of a metropolis, balanced with the more livable scale of a mid-size city. It is the second largest city in New England (after Boston). Population: Worcester’s population was 181,045 as of the 2010 census.
Climate: Typical of the New England region, Worcester has summers that are typically warm and humid, while winters are cold, windy, and snowy. The annual average precipitation is 49.05 inches.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Worcester is 10.5% less than the Massachusetts average, and 2% greater than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Worcester is $214,300.
Colleges and Universities: It would be hard to find another city of this size with a greater concentration of world-class colleges and universities. Worcester is home to 10 institutions of higher learning, so there should be something for every retiree’s continuing education interests. Quinsigamond Community College http://www.qcc.edu/ is a likely place to start this exploration.
Transportation:Direct Air http://www.visitdirectair.com/ is the only commercial airline servicing the city currently, but nearby Boston has plenty of access to the world. Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited offers service from Boston to Chicago. Worcester Regional Transit Authority operates the local bus system.
Travel and tourism: Nightlife and fine dining options abound on restaurant row on Shrewsbury Street and in the emerging Canal District behind Union Station. Likewise there is no shortage of culture, from world renowned museums and concert halls to regionally lauded theaters and galleries, musical groups and ethnic festivals. http://www.centralmass.org/ is the site of the Convention and Visitors Bureau where you will find specifics on attractions and events.
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