Green Valley Area 55+ Retirement Communities

Green Valley, Arizona offers a unique concept in active retirement living unlike any other retirement destination in the country. The Green Valley population of approximately 12,000 households is comprised almost entirely of 55+ aged residents spread throughout a handful of 55+ active adult communities. Some of the neighborhoods in Green Valley are small age-restricted communities of less than 100 homes, whereas other neighborhoods contain over 1,000 residences.

Climate & Geography

Situated below the Santa Rita Mountains, Green Valley is located along the western side of the Santa Cruz River and has a total area of 26.3 square miles. It is situated 20 miles south of Tucson and 40 miles north of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Its 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

Unlike most 55+ active adult retirement communities in the country where residents are limited to the amenities and activities of their own community, nearly all of the residents of Green Valley, Arizona are part of a large conglomerate of interconnected amenity and recreation centers know as Green Valley Recreation (GVR). In fact, there are currently 13 recreation centers in GVR s 55+ active adult retirement communities. Residents of any of the communities enjoy the use of eight golf courses, five fitness centers, 13 swimming pools, 17 tennis courts, hobby and craft studios, and many other desirable recreational facilities.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Compared to the rest of the country, Green Valley s cost of living 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%.

Health Care

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