Thinking about moving to Arizona

[donlapalma]

Thanks guys. To donlapalma :I'm looking for safe and good neighborhoods, good schools, my new house has some pivacy, preferably around 100ft or more away from my closest neighbor. Thanks.

Sorry for the delayed response. My first thought would be East Valley (i.e., Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, and Tempe). The further out you get from central Phoenix, the better chance you will have at owning a lot that will more spaced out from your neighbors. There are some old "horse properties" that can be found more in the city-center, but those come with a hefty price tag as you can imagine. Send me a PM if you want to get even more detailed than that.

[fred]

Sorry for the delayed response. My first thought would be East Valley (i.e., Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, and Tempe). The further out you get from central Phoenix, the better chance you will have at owning a lot that will more spaced out from your neighbors. There are some old "horse properties" that can be found more in the city-center, but those come with a hefty price tag as you can imagine. Send me a PM if you want to get even more detailed than that.

This is good advice... We live in Gilbert. It's pricey but way nicer than Sahuarita which is where we used to live (my opinion). Warning, they are building a ton of huge apartment complexes here that look like prisons. California is coming.
The Sonoita area gets my vote as the best place to live, if you can afford it.

[tucsondirt]

Everything said about Tucson has been pretty accurate, I live in Marana and the grade schools are okay but not keen on the middle schools/high schools. Canyon Del Oro (CDO) school district is better and Catalina Foothills has the highest scores. Both school districts have higher tax rates and pricier properties.

Tucson is cooler than Phx and cools down more in the evenings/mornings. As people have said, it’s pretty liberal here though.
Phx is redder but I too fear the influx of liberals fleeing CA may have an adverse effect too.

If you are interested in Phx, there is a large gun range NW of town on I17 and AZ74 ,Ben Avery shooting complex. They have a variety of ranges including long distance out to maybe 1000yds if that’s your thing. N of Phx is Anthem and New River, both growing communities not too far North of town.

In between Tucson and Phx are Florence and Casa Grande, smaller more rural communities.

I do love AZ gun laws and the shooting opportunities here. There are two public ranges, at least one private range, and two indoor ranges. Plenty of available competition events although I don’t compete.

Best wishes on your plans to relocate, bring your sunscreen!

[zgrins1]

Thanks tucsondirt

[czgunner]

Good luck with your planned move. The best thing I ever did was move out of WA to WY. Love it here more than I can say.

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[Buick Guy]

Hi. Long term resident of AZ here.
Up North or South is where you can find decent chunks of land at good prices.
I don't sell land or have any connection to anything listed, BTW.

https://www.landflip.com/land-for-sale/arizona/2-p/lp-s

https://www.landwatch.com/arizona-la...price-low-high