We’ve been living in Tucson the past few years and while we love the community, amenities and the hiking and biking from November through April the summers just keep getting more brutal and climate models say 5+ months of triple digit highs (and - much more important for actual comfort) mid-80’s lows are the new normal.
I’m wondering if anyone here lives in or around Sierra Vista AZ and could share experiences. Historically it has apparently been known as a conservative place attracting military retirees but my impression is that outdoors enthusiasts, including lots of birders and mountain bikers, as well as perhaps a more diverse group of retirees, have been moving there in recent years. The climate is pretty close to ideal for us - still hot in the summers but not unbearably so, with mild winters. Medical care looks to be decent, some good ethnic restaurants and smaller places we love to visit but wouldn’t want to live in (Bisbee, Douglas, Cochise Stronghold) are nearby, while Costco and Trader Joe’s once a month in Tucson (70 miles away) seems do-able.
Any feedback appreciated.
I’m wondering if anyone here lives in or around Sierra Vista AZ and could share experiences. Historically it has apparently been known as a conservative place attracting military retirees but my impression is that outdoors enthusiasts, including lots of birders and mountain bikers, as well as perhaps a more diverse group of retirees, have been moving there in recent years. The climate is pretty close to ideal for us - still hot in the summers but not unbearably so, with mild winters. Medical care looks to be decent, some good ethnic restaurants and smaller places we love to visit but wouldn’t want to live in (Bisbee, Douglas, Cochise Stronghold) are nearby, while Costco and Trader Joe’s once a month in Tucson (70 miles away) seems do-able.
Any feedback appreciated.