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La Quinta, California
Next to the Santa Rosa Mountains, Pretty La Quinta is the Site of the Renowned PGA West Golf Resort and Club and is Popular with Tourists and "Snowbirds"
Along the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains in sunny south central California, the pretty desert resort of La Quinta makes its home. It is known for its mountains views and the world-famous PGA West Golf Resort and Club.
The town has developed the nickname "Gem of the Desert" and is popular with "snowbirds" and vacationers. It has more than 20 golf courses and hosts several prominent tournaments each year, drawing golf enthusiasts from around the world to its plentiful greens. Residents are committed to the preservation of the town's unique character with programs such as Art in Public Places and the La Quinta Arts Foundation. Each March these programs get together to host the La Quinta Arts Festival, which is ranked as one of the top fine arts and craft festivals in the nation. Parks and trails dot the area, and shopping and dining venues are abundant and upscale. Old Town is particularly charming, boasting white washed buildings with red tile roofs.
Many homes are Mediterranean-style, and most are beautiful.
Population: 40,000 (city proper)
Age 45 or Better: 51%
Cost of Living: 83% above the national average
Median Home Price: $875,000
Climate: Average summer temperatures are in the high-80s but can reach to the low-100s. Winter temperatures are in the 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives three inches of rain per year.
At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients? No, but John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, three miles away in Indio, accepts Medicare patients.
At Least One Hospital Accredited by Joint Commission? No, but John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, three miles away in Indio, is accredited.
Crime Rate: Meets the national average
Public Transit: Yes, provided by Sunbus
Public Library: Yes
Political Leanings: Liberal
College Educated: 36%
Is California Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement? No
Cons: The earthquake risk is 4,365% higher than the national average. Urban sprawl is an issue.
Notes: La Qunita has mostly maintained its population within the last decade, but the population nearly doubles each November to April. Home prices have increased 1% since a year ago.
Recommended as a Retirement Spot? Yes
California:
Thanks to the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War, the Golden State became a U.S. territory in 1847. Soon after, gold was found at Sutter's Mill. The land crowded with fortune seekers, and, shortly thereafter, California entered the Union as its 31st state in 1850.
California has 900 miles of coastline and claims the highest and lowest point in the continental U.S. Its terrain varies dramatically - from sandy beaches to rugged mountains, deserts to fertile farmland. Landmarks like Hollywood, Disneyland, and the Golden Gate Bridge play a large part in the nation's history and imagination.
Although Texas and New York have tried to close the gap, California's economy continues to be nation's largest. Agriculture, manufacturing, biotechnology, and tourism are some of its leading industries.
Cities of the Golden State have put some odd laws on the books. It's illegal to molest a monarch in Pacific Grove. Want to throw a frisbee on an L.A. County beach? Better ask a lifeguard first. What about bowling on the sidewalks of Chico? Strictly forbidden!
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