Green Valley , Arizona is situated in the Santa Cruz River Valley in beautiful Pima County. This town is a booming retirement community packed full of great amenities and services. Here you will find dozens of clubs and service organizations, nine golf courses, and plenty of retailers. While much of Green Valley offers age-restricted housing, there are many communities that cater specifically to families. The common elements shared by both is that Green Valley's residential areas are well-manicured and full of fun, friendly residents.

Green Valley currently has a population of approximately 20,000 residents. The average age of a resident here is 72 years old, with an annual household income of around $40,000 per year. While many of Green Valley's residents are retired, those of working age have a diverse array of employment sectors from which to choose. The largest sector in this area is the retail trade, employing nearly sixteen percent of locals. Professional services, the sciences and technology takes second place, with nearly nine percent of Green Valley residents working in this field. The sectors of manufacturing and finance and insurance vie for third place, each employing approximately six percent.

Some of the largest employers in the area include the Sahuarita Unified School District, Pima County government and the United States Postal Service. In the private sector, Green Valley is home to such corporations as Caterpillar, Safeway, Best Western Hotel, and the Tohono O'odham Nation, which recently unveiled a multi-million dollar casino and entertainment complex in the area.

Green Valley has received a number of accolades for its quality of life. It has been listed at the top of several popular "Best Places to Retire" lists. Perhaps this is because Green Valley is the kind of place where you're not likely to spend any time in a traffic jam. The kind of place where neighbors are friendly, know each other by name, and are very likely to socialize together.

Simultaneously, Green Valley is just twenty three miles south of Tucson, providing easy access to a metropolitan area. Residents here have been known to head to Tucson to sample some of its numerous artistic and cultural offerings, a day of shopping, or a special occasion meal.

Another reason for Green Valley's popularity is its spectacular climate. Mild throughout the year, Green Valley's temperatures range from around eighty degrees during the day and fifty degrees in the evenings. With very little rain, outdoor activities such as golf and tennis can be enjoyed throughout the year. Even in the summer months, the air here is clean and dry, making for summer days far more pleasant than most communities in the United States.

The scenery here is truly unique, with the rugged Santa Rita Mountain range towering against the town's backdrop. Architectural themes here reflect the region's rich heritage blend of Native American, Spanish Colonial, Mexican, and Anglo cultures.

If you are looking for a town that is at once peaceful, safe, and friendly, consider a move to Green Valley, Arizona! To learn more about this area, request our free relocation packet today.