PENNSYLVANIA The Key to It All

Pennsylvania is probably best known for the revolutionary spirit of Philadelphia, but don’t overlook Pittsburgh, which has top-quality museums, gardens, and zoos. Wine aficionados will delight in the nearly 300 wineries sprinkled throughout the state; many can be found in the bucolic Lancaster County, home to the Pennsylvania Dutch. For those who enjoy antiquing, a oneweekend-a-year yard sale along 100 miles of country road draws crowds from all over the country. If your interests are more extraterrestrial, some of the finest dark skies stargazing in the East can be found at Cherry Springs State Park.

State income tax is 3.07 % for all income earners, but county- and city-level taxes are not included in that and vary based on location. Property tax for 2021 is 1.58%, and the median price for a home is approximately $180,000.

Virginia

History Is Alive

It’s not surprising that the idea of Earth Day was first dreamt up in Virginia; the Old Dominion is steeped in natural beauty as well as history. Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and marvel at Shenandoah National Park. Escape to the sandy dunes of the seashore. History buffs will love spending time at Mount Vernon, Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, or historic Jamestowne. The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk has one of the finest and most expansive collections in the region, and Wolf Trap in Vienna is the only national park dedicated exclusively to the performing arts.

The average cost of living is only slightly under the national average, with the median home sales price just under $350,000. The effective real estate tax rate is 0.82%, and state income taxes top out at 5.75% for income over $17,000.

Fawn Lake is a gated community featuring a deepwater 288-acre private lake with an Arnold Palmer-designed Signature golf course. Our resort-style community blends the best of nature's amenities with endless opportunities for fun, fitness, and adventure. Whether it's finding that perfect home or creating your own, the lifestyle you've been searching for is here in Fawn Lake.

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