S ierra Vista, is Spanish for "Mountain View" and well describes this thriving community of approximately 37,755 people. Sierra Vista is located in southwestern Arizona and acts as a hub for the entire middle section of Arizona. Located approximately 65 miles southeast of Tucson, the city is surrounded by the unique beauty of the Huachuca, Dragoon, and Mule Mountains, and is bordered on the east by the San Pedro River. This area is considered by the Nature Conservancy's to be one of the "10 Last Great Places" for natural beauty. At an elevation of 4,600 feet, Sierra Vista not only boasts magnificent mountain views, but also a temperate year-round climate, abundant sunshine, and clean, fresh air.

With its close proximity to Tuscan, the economical environment is vibrant and healthy. The average household income for Sierra Vista is $38,450, while the average house value is estimated at $255,900. The city enjoys a low unemployment rate of 4.1%, together with the thriving economy moving to Sierra Vista is an attractive choice for relocation.

Sierra Vista is the commercial center for Cochise County, southwestern Arizona, and parts of northern Mexico. The Sierra Vista Regional Health Center (SVRHC) and the Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center serve the community's health care needs and are major employers in the city. The SVRHC has completed a new Ambulatory Surgery Center on Highway 90. A medical office building will soon be added to their 80-acre site.

The Mall at Sierra Vista is a 400,000 square foot mall anchored by the Dillards and Sears stores and offers shopper access to world class shopping. Major retailers such as K-Mart, Wal-Mart and Target can be found in smaller shopping plazas, as can branches of several major Arizona banks. In addition, there are three supermarkets and dozens of smaller specialty shops. Fine dining is available throughout the area with more than 60 restaurants catering to every taste and budget.

Recreational facilities include two championship golf courses, first-class bowling lanes, public and private tennis courts, a firearms range, and several sports clubs. Major service clubs, veterans groups, and fraternal organizations are active in the city, and there are more than 30 places of worship.

Sierra Vista residents, benefit from a variety of cultural and family-oriented activities throughout the year. The Winter Arts Festival and Art Discovery Series present a year-round program of plays, concerts, musicals, dances, readings, and recitals. Annual events include the Arizona Junior Rodeo, the Sierra Stampede, the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the Thunder Mountain Marathon, the Buffalo Soldier Celebration, Festival of the Southwest, the Fourth of July Celebration, the Southwest Wings Birding Festival, the Art in the Park Festival, the Family Festival, Cinco de Mayo Festival, the Business & Services Expo, and the largest holiday parade in Arizona, to name just a few highlights.

The local school district enjoys an excellent academic reputation. The local public school system includes a high school, two middle schools, and six elementary schools. Higher education is available through the University of Arizona South Campus, Cochise Community College, the University of Phoenix, Western International University, and Chapman University. The residents have all the benefits offered by nearby Tucson, while living in a quiet, charming, affordable area. Sierra Vista is truly and ideal relocation option.