Unique and Very Livable for Some
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7/11/2019
Sedona is a unique and beautiful place, but it is not for everyone. It has lots of natural beauty, including many options for hiking and biking. The population has an older average age than many towns and cities, but residents here tend to keep active and pursue a healthier lifestyle. There are very good grocery options for a smaller area, and they include both regular and healthy choices. Eating establishments are not abundant; however there are several excellent restaurants here, ranging from fairly inexpensive to moderate, with a few upper-scale more expensive options. Crime is low in general, especially in both West Sedona and VOC/Big Park. After living here for several years, the downside of living in Sedona has become more obvious. Healthcare options are very limited, and require many residents to seek care out of town, including having to travel as far as Phoenix, just find a doctor who will accept new patience. While the living population has risen slowly, tourism and visitors is skyrocketing. While being great for the economy, the visitor footprint has impacted the area greatly, by ever increasing traffic and delays, as well as the impact on air quality. The resulting detraction in quality of life is by no means big, but it is noticeable. The hope is that the city will make necessary and appropriate updates to the infrastructure, so that both visitors and residents are properly accommodated. Currently, new hotels are being planned and in the process of construction to accommodate visitors. This will at least provide employment options to area residents; however in a hospitality industry which is extremely transient, in this area. Just as importantly, visitors have the option to not pay outrageous prices at the larger resorts in Sedona, which offer very poor value for the money, but instead choose more reasonable lodging to be able to go out and be one with which is still a naturally beautiful and spiritual place.
Nick | Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ