Cresswind at Lake Harris
Tavares, Florida
Lake Mary, Florida
What It Is Like to Retire in Lake mary
Let's start by saying Lake Mary Florida is #4 on Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2007 list. That list is aimed at a general, not a retirement, audience, but the basic appeal is here for all groups. Lake Mary, population 13,000, is particularly suited to people who want to retire to a place where family life and exposure to people of all ages is important. There are also plenty of jobs in town, in fact the population swells to 35,000 every day as commuters arrive to work. The many lakes in the area make for great recreational opportunities. A great golf course, Timacuan, runs right through the middle of town. Crime is low. Photo of Lake Mary City Hall courtesy of Wikipedia and Tetraminoe, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/
Where to Retire in Lake mary and Home Prices
There are all kinds of developments, many of them with lakeside living. The median home value was $458,055 in mid-2023, according to Zillow.
What Is Special about Lake mary
Timacuan golf course. Plenty of jobs right here. Florida climate. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city amenities. #4 Money Magazine Best Place to Live (2007)
What Is Not Special about Lake mary
Florida summers and hurricanes
Who Will Like Retirement in Lake mary
Folks who want to live in a mixed generation environment would like it here.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Many diverse employers give this an unusually strong tax base. There is no income tax in Florida, and the Save Our Homes law restricts dramatic increases in the assessed value of your home
Climate and Physical Environment
30 minutes from Orlando and 45 from Daytona Beach. Located in center of Florida
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Lake Mary offers upscale restaurants and boutiques for dining and shopping. The Colonial Towne Center/Park Place has a 24-screen stadium seating theater. Heathrow Festival of the Arts is a popular festival. Lake Mary Historical Museum
Crime
Crime is low in Lake Mary.
Medical facilities
Central Florida Regional is 5 miles away in Sanford.
Transportation
Orlando International is just 25 miles away.
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