Green Valley Area, AZ 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in the Green Valley area have a multitude of options to choose from. Green Valley provides a distinctive approach to active retirement living, distinguishing itself from other retirement locales nationwide. With a population of around 12,000 households, Green Valley primarily consists of residents aged 55 and older. The neighborhoods in Green Valley vary, with some being age-restricted communities housing fewer than 100 homes, while others encompass over 1,000 residences.

Green Valley Area Climate & Geography

Nestled below the Santa Rita Mountains, Green Valley is located along the western side of the Santa Cruz River. The valley is located 20 miles south of Tucson and 40 miles north of Nogales, Mexico. Green Valley has a total area of 26.3 square miles. The valley's average total snow, sleet, and hail is just 1.0 inches annually. In January, the average daily high is 67.1 degrees.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment Near Green Valley Area

In many 55+ retirement communities in the country residents are limited to the amenities and activities of their own community. However, nearly all residents of Green Valley are part of a large conglomerate of interconnected amenity and recreation centers. Known as the Green Valley Recreation (GVR), there are currently 13 recreation centers in GVR's 55+ retirement communities. Community residents enjoy the use of eight golf courses, five fitness centers, 13 swimming pools, and 17 tennis courts. There are also hobby and craft studios as well as many other desirable recreational facilities.

Green Valley Area Cost of Living & Taxes

Residents of 55+ communities in the Green Valley area enjoy a cost of living that is 2.9% lower than the national average. The median home cost in Green Valley is $140,400 and property taxes are collected at the county level, which Green Valley is Pima County. The average property tax is lower than the rest of the country and the sales tax is 6.10% while the highest state income tax rate is 4.57%.

Green Valley Area Health Care

There are about 21 healthcare facilities in close proximity to all of Green Valley's 55+ communities. The University of Arizona Medical Center, Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson Medical Center, and Carondelet St Joseph's Hospital are all located within a 30-mile radius of Green Valley.