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 Carson City
boasts a prosperous business community that is welcoming a wave
of new and expanding development which is sustained by a
supportive local government and energetic public participation.
From housing to healthcare, industrial to commercial, tourism to
youth sports, economic development echoes the City’s active
involvement.
For those interested in recreation and culture, there is a
wealth of opportunity in Carson City and its surrounding areas.
For instance, Carson City is home to 789 acres of city park
land, 30 park locations, 15 ski areas within a 35-60 minute
drive, six museums and the beautiful Carson River, which flows
along the east side of town.
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"The Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities" rated Carson City
as the 19th best "metropolitan area" in the nation. The recent
book “Boomtown USA” from the National Association of Industrial
& Office Properties ranked Carson City in its top 50 communities
in the West for the greatest opportunities for business, jobs
and lifestyle and a favorite relocation spot for companies
interested in low taxes, affordable housing and real estate
costs and an abundant labor force.
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Carson City
was named the best western historical site in Nevada by the
editors and contributing writers of True West Magazine in the
October 2004 issue. The issue recognized the capital city for
its many historical landmarks and Old West flair.
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The Nevada State Railroad Museum houses over 60 pieces of railroad
equipment from Nevada's past and is considered one of the finest
regional railroad museums in the country.
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Carson City’s community college is home to an observatory with
the most powerful, state-of-the-art telescopes in northern
Nevada.
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Carson City is the state capital of Nevada, which has time and
again been recognized as the #1 business-friendly state in the
country. This ranking is based on taxes, electricity costs,
workers' compensation costs, total crime rate, right to work,
number of bureaucrats, and state minimum wage.
Quick Facts
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Did you know that Carson
City is Nevada’s state capital, that there are 10 beautiful golf
courses within and immediately surrounding the town, or that
there is a comprehensive accredited community college in town that
participates in a four year partnership degree program?
Demographics
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In
2003, over 55,000 peoplecalled Carson City home.
Geography
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Nestled in the
Sierra Foothills at 4,700 feet, Carson City is just 14 miles
from Lake Tahoe, 30 miles from Reno, and just over an hour’s
flight from major metropolitan areas such as San Francisco,
Portland and Los Angeles.
Housing
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Carson City boasts
an excellent quality of life, and with
median house prices at $252,900 (in 2003), owning a home is an
achievable goal.
Climate
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The town’s high
desert climate boasts four distinct seasons—snow in the winter,
mild springs, balmy summer days with an average 266 days
of sunshine each year and falls rich with the vibrant color of
Autumn leaves.
Healthcare
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The Carson-Tahoe
Regional Medical Center is a $150 million project due to open in
2005.
Public Safety
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Carson City offers a safe community consistently ranking at
least 15% below the national crime rate average.
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