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Magalia, California Retirement
| Located in rugged
north central California, Magalia started out as a
mining camp during the California Gold Rush. In
1859, a 54 pound gold nugget was found in a nearby mine,
bringing fame to the fledging town. Today, the
town is no longer famous and the miners are gone.
Instead, Magalia attracts a mature demographic with 52%
of residents age 45 or better. It has been
growing in the last ten years and has a population of
13,000 people. The median home price
is $200,000, and the cost of living is 5% above the
national average. The median household income
meets the national average.
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Magalia sits at 2,600 feet, which helps keep its climate
somewhat cool in the summer. Temperatures are in
the 70s, 80s and low-90s, and nights cool off once the
sun sets. Winter temperatures are in the
30s, 40s and 50s. Precipitation measures
three to four inches in the summer months and up to
several inches of snow each month in the winter.
On the comfort index, a combination of temperature and
humidity, Magalia comes in well above the national
average (in other words, it is a comfortable place to
live).
Residents are about evenly divided between Democrats
and Republicans, and they are primarily working
class. Of the good citizens of Magalia, 85% have a
high school degree, and 13% have a bachelor's degree or
higher.
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quaint town is surrounded by natural beauty, with the
Sierras beckoning with plenty of opportunities for
fishing, camping, cross country skiing and hiking.
Homes are tucked into the hillsides, and wildlife and
wildflowers are in abundance. There is no police
department (but the sheriff patrols town), and only one
road in and out leaves the town a bit isolated in the
winter. The nearest Wal-Mart is 22 miles away in
Chico.
The crime rate in Magalia is below the national
average.
Magalia also does not have its own hospital.
The closest medical facility is just 5 minutes away,
though, in a town called Paradise. Feather River
Hospital has 100 beds, is accredited by the Joint
Commission and meets or exceeds national rankings in
nearly all areas.
Safe, cute and situated in some beautiful country,
Magalia is not a bad place to retire. Its secluded
location and lack of services, including a police
department, are things to keep in mind, though. if
considering retirement here. |
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