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10/05/2006: "Retirement Relocation Among College Graduates: A Survey of Virginia Tech Alumni"

A Survey of Virginia Tech Alumni Retirement Relocation is very interesting. Conducted by Virginia Center for Housing Research - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1995 -- the study reveals many are interested in Blacksburg as a retirement location. they list their reasons for moving as:

1. Reduce living costs 37.6%
2. Want smaller house 34.4%
3. Prefer condo or other unit where not
responsible for a yard 25.7%
4. Move near children/relatives 23.0%
5. Health care 21.9%
6. Want better climate 20.3%
7. Better recreational/leisure opportunities 19.7%
8. Move to planned retirement community 17.0%
9. Companionship/socialization 14.8%

Low crime rate and proximity to children or other relatives is crucial ... and that a fifteen minute walk to the Grocery store / Pharmacy or drug store / Doctors' offices / and Cultural resources like libraries and theaters are very important .... and they could do without the yardwork ... INTERESTING...