Tucson In Top 7 Places To Retire

Tucson has been in top places for vacation, second home, and retirement living for many years. Smart Money has put Tucson in the top 7 Places to Retire During an Economic Downturn. 

“7. Tucson, Ariz. A warm, sunny climate and rich cultural heritage have long kept Tucson at the top of retirees’ list of winter vacation destinations. However, with a cost of living that’s 3% below the national average, a strong job market and steady home prices, there’s plenty to enjoy about this city all year-round.

“Tucson is a dynamic, growing retirement spot, so there are plenty of job opportunities — although the pay is often low,” says Bland. While it’s not quite a college town, Tucson relies heavily on the University of Arizona as its second-largest employer. Technology and tourism (mostly from snowbirds) also provide plenty of jobs.

Steady expansion and new developments have kept housing relatively affordable, with costs at about 20% below the national average. The average sale price for existing homes dropped just 0.01% in 2007, to $244,800. Expect real estate prices to remain solid, thanks to increasing interest in the area as a retirement destination. The most popular areas are planned communities (retirement-specific and otherwise) northwest of the city, including Oro Valley and other towns in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.”

Tucson is a great place to live. The economy and real estate in Tucson is not perfect, no place is perfect. But, Tucson is definitely a lot better than other cities. Considering no tornadoes, no blizzards, no hurricanes, no earth quakes, we have a pretty good place to live. Interstate 10 passes through Tucson for easy access to Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, El Paso, and Albuquerque. Rocky Point and its many beaches are a few hours to the south. Tucson International Airport gives access to the rest of the world.

For golfers, Tucson has an array of golf courses for players of all levels. The rural areas around Tucson have variety of birds for anyone who loves our friends of flight. You can even join the Tucson Audubon Society. There Adult communities, golf communities, urban and suburban living. So what is stopping you from moving to Tucson?

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