Living in Central Tucson
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Our fifth stop on the Tucson Community Tour is Central Tucson. Read on to know what this great community has to offer.Â
Location
Central Tucson is located near the University of Arizona and extends to East Tucson. A few neighborhoods within the area are Sam Hughes, El Encanto, Winterhaven, and Poets Square.Â
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About Central Tucson
Neighborhoods in this area started to be developed around the mid 1900s, and the population is around 70,000 people. The median home price is around $250,000 and the median household income is around $40,000.
Type of Homes
There are many different styles of homes within these areas ranging from a lower end price point to a higher end price point. Some of these styles are ranch style, mid century modern and contemporary homes.Â
School District
The public school district within the area is Tucson Unified School District and the main high schools within the area are Tucson High School, Catalina Magnet, and Rincon High School. Or if you're looking for a private school, Salpointe Catholic High School is a great option as well.
Fun Things To Do
If you're looking for some fun things to do in the area, the Tucson Botanical Gardens is a great option. This 5.5 acre garden is recognized as one of the best small public gardens in America. Or if you're up for a zoo trip, the Reid Park Zoo hosts over 500 amazing animals. Are you up for a little golf, Randolph golf course and Del Urich are right down the street.Â
During the winter holidays you do not want to miss out on visiting Winterhaven's Festival of Lights. Lighting up the holidays for over 70 years, this wonderful festival attracts crowds from all across Southern Arizona. It definitely should be on your holiday checklist.Â
During the school season, don't forget to catch a UofA football, basketball or baseball game. With state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have so much fun cheering on the Wildcats.Â
I hope you enjoyed getting to know a little bit about Central Tucson. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Up next on our tour is the city of South Tucson!
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