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Living in Vail
Are you looking for a 55+ community in Vail, AZ? Located in the Southern part of the state, Vail is a small, residential census-designated place. It is popular for its abundant…
Are you looking for a 55+ community in Vail, AZ? Located in the Southern part of the state, Vail is a small, residential census-designated place. It is popular for its abundant outdoor recreation, including access to national forests, conversation areas, caves, and canyons. In addition, its proximity to the arts and cultural amenities of nearby Tucson make it a popular retirement destination.
Climate & Geography
Vail experiences a mid-altitude arid climate with long, hot summers. Residents can expect high temperatures with low humidity, and mild to cool winters that rarely reach freezing temperatures. Though snow is possible, it is rare in the city and more common on the nearby mountains. There are 284 days of sun per year, on average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Outdoor recreation is Vail’s biggest draw. The Saguaro National Forest is to the north, featuring the popular hiking trails of the Rincon Mountains. The Coronado National Forest is just southeast, with various camping, canyons, and wilderness trails. Las Cienegas National Conservation area to the south has over 45,000 acres of protected grasslands for camping and hiking. In addition, Cienega Creek Natural Preserve is located in the northwest region of the town, has birding, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Just outside the city is the Colossal Cave Mountain Park, a large park with an extension cave system and the region’s biggest attraction. For bikers, Vail offers easy access to the Arizona Trail. Additionally, The Del Lago Golf Club is the town’s local 18-hole course.
Old Vail Village, one of the town’s neighborhoods, has many of the local and chain restaurants. Residents looking for more shopping, dining, and art galleries can drive a half-hour northwest to Tucson.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Vail’s cost of living is just above the national average. The biggest contributing factors are housing, followed by transportation and utilities. Groceries and health care costs are below the national average.
Arizona does not tax Social Security benefits, but all other forms of retirement income are fully taxed. The state’s property taxes are low, and there is a property valuation freeze to help provide relief on these taxes. Sales taxes are fairly high, but groceries and prescription medicine are exempt.
Health Care
55+ communities in Vail are within the Tucson metro area which ranks in the top 70 communities on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
There are no hospitals in Vail, but Tucson has several hospitals that U.S. News rates as high performing. These include Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, TMC Healthcare, Banner University Medical Center, and Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Vail, there are no large communities, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Vail has 585 homes, the largest has 800 homes, and the average communities consists of 692 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Vail. The most recent communities started in Vail include Del Webb at Rocking K, Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago. There is also 1 communities in Vail that offers new construction homes, including Del Webb at Rocking K.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Vail. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago is a gated communities with 585 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Vail stay on the market for around 397 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $442,520, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb at Rocking K average around $482,074, while homes in Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago average around $402,966.
56 communities near Vail
1,004 homes near Vail
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2 beds
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|1,416 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,006 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,130 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,737 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,514 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,728 sq ft
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4 beds
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|1,758 sq ft
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|1,758 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,609 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,605 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,277 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,286 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,869 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,076 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,076 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,076 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|3,151 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,478 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,478 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,774 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,774 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,226 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,226 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|965 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,676 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,051 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,866 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|788 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,251 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,633 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,633 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,429 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,072 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,568 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,236 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,096 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,504 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,725 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Vail, there are no large communities, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Vail has 585 homes, the largest has 800 homes, and the average communities consists of 692 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Vail. The most recent communities started in Vail include Del Webb at Rocking K, Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago. There is also 1 communities in Vail that offers new construction homes, including Del Webb at Rocking K.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Vail. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago is a gated communities with 585 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Vail stay on the market for around 397 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $442,520, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb at Rocking K average around $482,074, while homes in Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago average around $402,966.
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