Factors and Reasons for Choosing Luxury Mountain Homes at Summit County

Factors and Reasons for Choosing Luxury Mountain Homes at Summit County Location Colorado as the second happiest state; only second to Hawaii Adult Population with High School Diploma or Higher Summit County Municipalities Median Well-Being Life Obesity Household Index Score Expectancy Income Blue River 79.9 years (9th highest) Breckenridge Dillon 18.7% $55,387 90.2% Colorado 69.7 (lowest) (15th highest) (15th highest) Frisco Hawaii 71.1 Montezuma Silverthorne Summit County is 7,947 feet above sea level at Green Mountain Reservoir to the highest point at 14,270 feet at Gray's Peak Nearly 3 new permanent residents daily (2010-2030) Summit County- Projected Permanent Resident Population Growth Time Percent New Residents Projected Ending Population Frame/ Year Change Added 4,676 32,670 5,898 2000 - 2015 16.70% 38,568 1 44,220 2015 - 2020 18.10% 2020 - 2025 14.70% 5,652 2025 - 2030 11.40% 5,047 49,267 Climate Summit, CO United States Rainfall (in.) Snowfall (in.) Precipitation Days Sunny Days Avg. July High Avg. Jan Low Comfort Index (Higher = Better) UV Index Elevation ft. 16.7 36.5 134.6 25 109 100 245 205 Climate 74 86.5 -1.2 20.5 94 44 5.8 4.3 10,463 1,443 Bicycle Touring Mountain Biking Boating Alpine Slide Fishing ATV Tours Golf Courses Hunting Hiking River Rafting & Kayaking Jeep Tours Camping Backcountry Skiing Balloon Adventures Summer Dog Sledding Recreation Centers Winter Gold mine Tours Activity Guide Ice Skating Skiing Sleigh Rides Snowmobile Tours Nordic Skiing Activity Guide Horseback riding Gambling Casinos Medical Facilities in Close Proximity Satisfaction Response Regarding Adequacy of Health Services Satisfied Don't know Unsatisfied Specialty Physicians 56% Health Service Information Sources 62% Pediatric Care Services 35% Wellness Programs 55% Durg/Alcohol Treatment Programs 20% Mental Health Care Options 30% Alternative Health Care Options 51% Dentists 79% Family Medicine Physician 79% Hospitals 87% Emergency Room Services 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Reasons for buying a Luxury Mountain Home For Retirement As an Investment The average price of a single-family home increased from $835,803 in 2008 to $905,030 in 2009. Services for Seniors: Adult Protective Services Aging in place services Fitness, health, wellness In-Home assistance The tides have turned and Medical transportation Nutrition programs Summit County is now a buyer's market. Support groups Volunteer corps Taxes: Taxpayers over 65 have $24,000 exemption for pension and social security benefits Homestead act property tax protection for those over 65 and have lived there for 10 years or more No estate or inheritance tax References: http://www.bizjournals.com/ http://www..summitnet.com/ http://www.co.summit.co.us/ http://www.luckymountainhome.com/market_data/ http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/county/colorado/summit RESORT REAL ESTATE www.luckymountainhome.com Infographic Design by SEOSpin.com