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Sierra Vista, Arizona is a small city located in Cochise County, in the southeastern part of the state. It is known for its scenic beauty, with the Huachuca Mountains providing a stunning backdrop. The city is home to Fort Huachuca, a major military installation, and has a diverse population of around 45,000 residents. The cost of living in Sierra Vista is slightly lower than the national average, and the city has a relatively mild climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Sierra Vista is a popular destination for those seeking a quiet and picturesque place to live. Many user reviews on BestPlaces.net praise the city for its natural beauty and welcoming community. User "Gina" raves, "Sierra Vista's small-town charm and breathtaking views make it a perfect place to call home." Similarly, user "Mark" expresses, "The people here are friendly and the scenery is simply stunning. I never get tired of the mountain views." However, not all reviews are glowing. User "Laura" mentions, "While Sierra Vista is beautiful, it can be a bit isolated and lacks some amenities." User "John" adds, "The summers can be scorching and there's not much to do in terms of entertainment." Overall, it seems that Sierra Vista offers a peaceful and picturesque living experience, but may not suit those seeking a bustling city life.
based on 30 ReviewsGet to know Sierra Vista with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Sierra Vista
A Town that would rather die than improve. - 3/17/2024
I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots of hiking. There are a couple of good grocery stores here and the necessary retail establishments are here. Healthcare is sorely lacking with the worst hospital imaginable. Doctors refer you to Tucson for any serious issues. A lot of people drive all the way to Bisbee to go to the ER. There are also some very nice people in this town but then there are the cliquish ones. They don't like the snowbirds even though they bring in a ton of revenue to the area. Fitting in here if you're different - outspoken, educated, energetic, talented, etc. instead of the quiet retirees who are happy to just plod along. Most folks are stuck in their ways and don't like innovation or new ideas. The city wastes money trying to make a "downtown" area and forgets about what kind of businesses are around that "downtown" area. Instead of
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Nice place - 4/22/2022
Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the
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Sunny Days, Breezy Eves - 4/21/2022
I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises and sunsets are God's daily canvases. As an Orgenian it is far less green, but the sunny days make up for it. Your step will be more spritely and your mood, oh so bright. In the late afternoon, begore sunset, there is the most refreshing breeze that flows over you to wash away the heat of June and dress you for a cooler
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Nothing to do illegals drug cartel activty - 10/7/2021
I'm writing to warn you no to move here there are ton of illegals and drug cartel activity the police presence is bad and border patrol everywhere did I mention this town has nothing to do .people here are uptight kinda racist. You will probably become a alcoholic after a while you live here ..it's not what it seems alot of bad evil goes on in this city.sucks worst place in
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A place I dislike but somehow I keep moving back - 8/30/2021
I moved to the Sierra Vista area in 2005 and have lived in almost all the surrounding towns since then. Key considerations for Sierra Vista: popular retirement destination, small town with a lot of seasonal fluctuations in population, not enough storefronts to support the amount of people shopping, homes are drastically overpriced, only one public middle school and one public high school, only two public schools in the district rated over 5/10, higher than average for the county in property taxes, lots of outdoor recreational activities for those that can do it, not enough youth recreation, the only hospital in the area is rated one of the worst in the state, and the job pool is limited to retail/food service unless you get a job with the city, county, or fed.
Sierra Vista is the largest town in SE Arizona and is also very close to the Mexican border. Closely surrounding towns include Hereford, Palominas, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Whetstone, Elgin, Sonoita, and Canelo.
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Sierra Vista is great!! - 7/31/2019
I’ve lived here for 4 years now. It is easy to get around. Sierra Vista does not get the brunt of the sun due to the mountains by that are close. There is a need for smoother roads. People are relaxed and friendly as compared to other places that I have lived. It is also a bird haven, and don’t expect to see Cactus like Saguaro as there are more trees and bushes being it’s the high desert!
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The great and not so great life in Sierra Vista... - 5/12/2019
I've only been here a very short period of time. Here's what I like:
It's small and easy to get around. There's choices for a small community with a population of +/- 40,000. I can even see myself buying a motorcycle again and possibly surviving without getting hit by mountains of traffic. I love the bicycle trails, keep this up Sierra Vista. Cost of food is a little high but hey, we're in a dessert, I can live with some things being high. On balance the weather is amazing and the life style is great.
Here's what I hate:
You're housing sux. It's overpriced for what it is, a piece of dirt in the dessert. Can't afford a 1 acre lot because it's $100K. Yes, you can buy into one of the small communities. Purchase a tiny home (2BR, 1BTH) for $100,000 and then pay perpetual fee's of $500 a month for the rest of your life. Good for the developer / investor, not so great for the home owner that wants to retire here and live the rest of their 20 or 30 years. Yep, I've got
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This town is a complete turn off - 2/8/2019
This is my fourth month living here in Sierra Vista and it is one-thousand times better than the previous city I lived in. But because the military base is treated as a holy shrine and everyone asking you the stupid
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Small Snow Bird Haven - 4/19/2014
Less than a week below freezing and less than a week above 100-degrees. Close to several wineries, old mining town (Bisbee) and Tombstone. Within 75-minutes of Tucson and airport. Close by military base. Great night sky. Quiet! Nature preserves are local or close by. Mountain views in all directions. Easy to get around town and area. New hospital under construction, should be completed in late 2015.
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Life in Arizona from a the big city - 2/10/2013
To all that are planning to make the big move. I am not going to type “proper”, but I hope not to offend anyone by literally speaking to you as I would to a friend.
I have lived in Toronto, Montreal, Miami and Amsterdam. Sierra Vista was never a plan to move or a thought, however my job landed me here for a month. Initially I was not pleased with this slow pace, dry heat, quiet, small town area.
Life toke place and I met my husband 2 days later. Needless to say, I have not left and it’s been 7 years to the date of this note to you.
My experience here has been good. However it toke awhile to get use to the slower pace. The culture difference was a shock. There are A LOT of Mexicans, Whites, and seldom blacks. So there’s a lot of Mexican food. Very little Asians and I haven’t seen an Indian here. Coming from Canada there is a lot more diversity than there is here.
Customer Service here..sucks. People are rude, however if you’re not trynna get approval from
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