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| What Tubac is like for active adults |
Tubac Arizona is an ancient Spanish presidio, or fort, that is now a working artists' community. Tubac was one of the first stops on the Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico to its settlements in California. This community in the high desert of Arizona is extremely scenic and offers exceptional recreational opportunities. The streets of the town are lined with old adobe homes and many interesting shops.
There are several good restaurants here, even though the town’s population is only about 950 people. There is a community center and a small library. Outdoor activities like golf, birding, hiking, and mountain biking are world class. Peña Blanca Lake is about 30 miles away. The Tubac Festival of the Arts is an annual affair that is not to be missed.
There are several active adult communities in the Tubac area. They tend to be upscale and expensive, reflecting the desirability of living in this idyllic community. All the homes are in the southwestern adobe style. At 58.5, the median age of the population in 2000 was older than in most places (indicating it is a popular retirement location).
According to City-Data.com the average selling price of a home in Tubac in 2008's 1st quarter was about $300,000.
Tubac is located in Santa Cruz County. Here is a practical mini-guide to Arizona retirement |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Artists Colony
• Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
• Tumacacori National Historical Park
• Old Town
• More than 30 art galleries and working studios
• Tubac Festival of the Arts
• Gateway to the mountains and Mexico
• World class birding
• Excellent golf is available at the Tubac Golf Resort and The Rio Rico Resort |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • The summer heat is oppressive, even at 3800 feet.
• Other than Tucson, it is very far away from the rest of the U.S.
• It is a very small town and the average age is old |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Tubac attracts a community of retirees who want to live in a charming old southwestern town and artist's colony. With an average age of 58.5 retirees are a significant force in the population. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| The economy is driven by tourism, art, and retirees |
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| Physical environment |
| Tubac is located on the Santa Cruz River on the southern border of Arizona. It has an altitude of 3857 feet, which keeps it slightly cooler than Phoenix or Tucson in summer. Tucson is 42 miles away. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Tubac has been an artist’s colony for the last 50 years. There is an annual Arts Festival and more than 30 art galleries. The Tubac Historical Society is here and worth a visit. Tucson is only 40 miles away with a very rich cultural world. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital in Tucson is 45 miles; Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales is 20 miles. |
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| Transportation |
| Tucson International Airport is 34 miles |
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Active Adult Communities in Tubac |
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| Tubac Active Communities |
| Facts about TUBAC | | State | : AZ | | Environment | : Mountains,Desert,Small Town, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 45-64 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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