Pros & Cons of Living in Oro Valley Arizona
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Are you thinking of moving to Oro Valley, Arizona? To help you out, I've put together a pros and cons list of living in Oro Valley.
Pro #1: Top Ranking Town
Oro Valley has top rankings. Based off of statistics from the U.S. Census, Oro Valley is ranked number 8 out of 57 of one of the best suburbs to live in Arizona. And it's also ranked number 11 out of 57 of the best places to raise a family in Arizona.
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Pro #2: Amazing Schools
Oro Valley has a great range of amazing schools within the area. Some of those include Basis Oro Valley, Leman Academy of Excellence, and Canyon Del Oro High School. You have the options of great public schools along with A+ private schools.
Pro #3: New Construction Homes
If you're looking for newer construction homes, Oro Valley is a great place to look. There's a wide range of options of new or newer construction homes within the area that range in all price points. Another plus of purchasing a home in Oro Valley is the amazing views you will have from the Push Ridge Mountains.
Con #1: Drive Time to Central Tucson
Depending on where you're located in Oro Valley, the drive to get to central Tucson can take around 30 to 40 minutes, but a huge plus about Oro Valley is that you have all your accommodations minutes away from you. There are great restaurants and shopping available all throughout.
Con #2: Nightlife Scene
If you're looking to live near a lot of nightlife, Oro Valley might not be the best place for you. A plus is you can jump in an Uber and be closer to downtown Tucson within 30 minutes, or go to one of the close bars in Oro Valley.
Con #3: Hot Summer Months
Oro Valley summers, and along with the greater Tucson area, can get well into the 110 degree weather during the hottest summer months. Luckily that's only a month or so out of the year. The rest of the time, it's beautiful sunshine weather and nice chilly winters. Those hot months can never outweigh the beautiful months we have throughout the rest of the year.
These were just a few of the pros and cons about Oro Valley, Arizona. I hope this was helpful. If you have any questions about Oro Valley or Tucson, I invite you to call, email or text me!
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Rachel Clark
Hi, I'm Rachel!
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