We’ve spent our last 6 winters in Tucson area. We always loved AZ but easily decided on Tucson area over Phoenix/Scottsdale area because of 4 primary reasons: close in mountains, higher elevation, lower cost of living, and 1million people vs 5 million. We can go from north end Tortolita mountain area to south end airport in 35 minutes in “rush hour” traffic. Golf is great. Community is full of retirees from all over the country, but mixed with families making it the most welcoming and connecting community we have ever experienced. Tucson is a big-small town or a small-big city. We are always anxious to return in the fall and never ready to leave in the spring. The weather is the best 9 months of the year: if you like humid, stay away; or sunshine, stay away; or cool evenings, stay away; or beautiful sunsets, stay away; or beautiful desert flowering that is amazing, stay away; or big city life, stay away.

@robertmadderom7753

2 жыл бұрын

Meant small town of course

@TucsonArizona

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much about your kind words and great feedback about our beautiful city and my hometown! I love it here for all the reasons you named. I love the diversity of all the people here (including the retirees from literally EVERYWHERE), and yet we somehow end up with a small town, personal, very local feel… how is it possible? ☺️ I love meeting people who love this place as much as I do

@michaelsteven1090

Жыл бұрын

How about the politics?

@TucsonArizona

Жыл бұрын

Some people might disagree with me on this and different areas of town are of course different from one another, but i feel that in general the city of Tucson leans a little more liberal although there are some surrounding suburbs/unincorporated areas that tend to lean more conservative. Feel free to contact me for more information. All my contact information is in the description below each video on the KZread channel.

I moved here from my native Chicago in 1987, where I taught public school for over 30 years. I retired here for the reason I moved here - the small town feel within a relatively large greater metropolitan area. I can't imagine another place I'd rather be living in as a retiree.

@TucsonArizona

2 жыл бұрын

Such kind words! I’m so happy you like it here! We have a lot of people in Tucson who are from Chicago, so a lot of our restaurants and food are Chicago-themed. That’s a cool city too. Thanks for the view and comment! Have a great week!

Alaska is our summer/fall home and Tucson is our winter/spring home. I love the laid back feel of Tucson vs Phoenix. So much culture!

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the perfect combination of homes! I’m sure Alaska is lovely during that time of year! Thanks so much for the view and comment!

Do you have a Video on the 55+ communities in Tucson?

@TucsonArizona

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Not yet but I do have plenty of suggestions. Give me a call and I’ll let you know. All my contact info is in the description below each video on the channel! Thanks! 🥰

Perfect retirment Place. No traffic and peacful quiet,

@TucsonArizona

Жыл бұрын

I ♥️ it! 🌵🌵🌵

The place looks really great. So fortunate to live there

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love it! ❤️ Thanks so much for the view and comment!

Looks so nice! Great video 👌

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the view and comment! When you’re ready to retire in Tucson, give me a call! 😊😆 Have a great day!

great content, happy weekend :)

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the view and comment!

Wow those are great reasons why we need to consider retiring in Tucson ❤️

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Tucson is a great city! Very fun place to live, especially for active outdoorsy people! 😊 Thanks so much for the view and comment! Much more content to come!

Awesome!

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the view and comment!

Very informative. Great place to retire, thanks for sharing. Watching and greetings from las vegas new subbie friend here

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the view, sub, and comment! Really appreciate you tuning in! Yes, Tucson is a great place to retire! Have a wonderful weekend, friend!

We love Arizona so much!

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 😊 It’s beautiful here! Thanks so much for the view and comment! Have a great rest of the weekend!

your video is so pro and we apricate the effort

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the view and comment! I write my scripts and do my own editing so I really appreciate the feedback. It’s a lot of works but it’s a lot of fun too. I like to be busy 😆 Have a great day!

@aidenmiasworld

3 жыл бұрын

@@TucsonArizona Thanks mean let us know on your feedback on our last work

Friendly people with time to talk!

@TucsonArizona

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you think so! Thanks for the view and comment!

I love how much you love Tucson, I may even have to consider moving there for my retirement😂

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely you should! Tucson would love to have you! Thanks so much for the view and comment! Really appreciate you checking out the video! Have a great weekend!

I worry about available water. Sounds like that is becoming a huge problem for the SW although a couple realtors told me a couple years ago that AZ supposedly is sitting on underground aquaphors. Is that really true and if it is how come no one ever talks about them???

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I’m actually going to do a video about Tucson water because it is a question I get asked often. From what I understand, about 40% of Arizona water comes from groundwater and about 40% comes from the Colorado River. The rest comes from river water inside the state, and we actually have quite a few water recycling/reclaimed water programs. I look forward to talking about this subject in more detail in future videos. Thank you for the view and comment!

@andya2665

2 жыл бұрын

The Tucson aquifer was contaminated decades ago when a company started dumping trichloroethylene (TCE) down an old well possibly to save disposal fees. The plume of TCE has contaminated from south of the airport along the Santa Cruz river, and since the early 60s to now has gone passed Marana. It also flowed a ways eastward, but so far wells on the Eastside of Tucson have yet to be affected. There is a cancer cluster for people living along the plume where wells were before the CAP, (Central Arizona Project) reached Tucson. The old Tucson water was extremely good. Second only the NYC water . Awe, the old days.

@debrananez9836

22 күн бұрын

EXACTLY..THERE IS A PROBLEM! 👍🏽

I love to live here one of the best place to retire good video

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback! Tucson is an awesome place for people of all ages, but I definitely understand why retirees like it here so much. Thanks so much for the view and comment! Much more content to come! 😊❤️

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your view and comment!

I will be a new resident in Marana by July

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Welcome to the Tucson area! It will be hot that time of year, but by October you’ll be loving the weather 😁

@johneason6540

3 жыл бұрын

@@TucsonArizona i tolerate heat well. Im a hiker and backpacker. Im hike Mt. Lemmon 2 years ago just was Sabina sra, a month ago. I love the area. Im single and retiring.

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Tucson will be happy to have you!

I wouldn't mind living there!

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

😃 Thanks so much for your view and comment! I love Tucson! (But I tend to go on vacation during the summer! 😆) Have a great weekend!!!

with all of the growth in Tucson, how long before it no longer feels like a small big city and more like Phoenix? traffic, hustle and bustle, etc..

@TucsonArizona

3 ай бұрын

Tucson is still probably at least 1/5 the size of Phoenix, if not smaller. Tucson, as a city is pretty much done growing, but the suburbs are still expanding outward. I feel like each of the different suburbs of Tucson are very different from one another and very separate. I feel that Tucson and Phoenix have very different vibes from one another. But that’s just my opinion as someone who has lived in Arizona for over 40 years and has watched both cities change overtime

U of A grad from '94...finishing up a 30+ year career as an educator. Would love for you to help us find a condo in the Catalina Foothills somewhere near Sunrise/Campbell area in 3-4 years.

@TucsonArizona

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! We have a lot of great condo options in the foothills and in that area in particular. Feel free to reach out to me anytime!

How about video on 55 plus mobile home communities

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I actually have a video in the works for active adult communities in Tucson! Stay tuned! 😊 Thanks so much for the view and comment, and have a great day!

Forgot to mention that Pima County property taxes are the highest in the state

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you’re right, Arizona as a state has a much lower property tax rate than the US average, although Pima county property tax rate is right about in line with the national average. Thanks for the view and comment! Have a great day!

I was hoping to learn about social services for elders.

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the view and comment. I could add that to my list for videos to make! ❤️

This is something I think about all winter long. 😂

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes we have great winters here. It gets a little chilly...and by that I mean it occasionally hits 32 degrees! LOL! Thanks for the view and comment!

63 yo looking to retire at 66..Single and tired of living in the cold east coast NY area..What are current rents for 1/2 bedroom?..Job market ok?..Would love to move out asap..Looks like a great area and community..especially for myself who loves cycling/mt biking..

@TucsonArizona

Жыл бұрын

Reach out to me and we can go over specifics. I’m not really sure what it would cost to rent out a bedroom but I know that houses are renting for $1400 to $3000/mo depending on the areas in the size of the houses. For job market. It depends on what type of field you’re in; Tucson is not known as being a high wage city. But we are definitely known for cycling in mountain biking that’s for sure!

@michaelsteven1090

Жыл бұрын

@@TucsonArizona I will..This coming week..Thanks..

@TucsonArizona

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great thank you!

I vacationed in Tucson, I loved it so much I'm going to retire there

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this! Active adults love retiring here! We have a LOT To do around here as far as outdoors, theaters, and organized activities. When you move here, I would love to help you out if you decide to purchase real estate. Thanks for the view and comment!

looking to retire here cfc

@TucsonArizona

4 ай бұрын

Tucson would be lucky to have you, Jerry!

🧐If ur talking about Phoenix just say that🤣🤣

@TucsonArizona

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view and comment! I appreciate you visiting the channel! ❤️

@Karen-hl4bn

3 жыл бұрын

Ur welcome🥰

Only the winter is good maybe even the fall I. Tucson. The census indicates from the people in Tucson it's not only safe but not good for retirees. I elderly couple said they would not return to Tucson, that's sad. The city is being investigated for allowing snow birds to stay & PAY rent in advance so they can return.. while this poor elderly woman is homeless & is a citizen. She was born in Tucson. What a shame, city would do anything to get monies. WE think we need a new mayor who thinks she can take a seat in Congress. Romero does have a reputation living with a cartel.Her husband has a bit of reputation also. AP reporter confirmed this. Our votes didn't count when Grijalva' endorsed her! So sad what people would do. She's a corrupted Democrat. Now there's proof! Wow! 😯

I hate that there's videos like this. Snow birds and the retired destroy the livability of areas in Tucson. Literally, go down Ina and you'll encounter the dreaded "Wall of Old". Where the elderly are so desperate to keep their license they all match the driver's around them speed to such an egregious amount that when they meet up with each other they can go 15 below the speed limit. The streets become clogged during the winter. And being in the service industry for 10 years ... the elderly are the most abusive expectant and entitled people. I even say that BECAUSE OF THE CUSTOMERS and the no defense from them by your employer retail/service jobs should be illegal. Please... please don't encourage more elderly to come here. They destroy this beautiful city.