Picturesque Cochise County is an enchanting land of dramatic rock formations, scenic mountains, and sweeping valleys. The elevations range from 3,580 feet to Chiricuhua Peak's towering 9,798 feet. The beautiful valleys of San Simon, Sulphur Springs, and San Pedro cut through the county, offering lovely areas for residential development with breathtaking views. the plants, trees, and wildlife are remarkably diverse in this rare convergence of ecosystems and habitats. Bird watchers around the world recognize Southeast Arizona as a premir destination.
With four distinct and yet mild seasons, Cochise County creates a scenic backdrop for every imaginable outdoor activity. The semi-arid climate in this area is the finest in Arizona and one of the most idyllic in the entire nation. Winters are moderate and summers are warm but not excessively hot, while fall and spring feature brilliant colors. Humidity is low, with summer highs falling in the low 90s and winter highs in the low 60s. Short-lived thunderstorms bring the majority of the rain in July, August, and September. The average annual rainfall is only 15 inches, with most months receiving less than one inch.
Based on an exceptional quality of life, the Cochise County city of Douglas has attracted national recognition as one of the top 100 places to live in America. Douglas is located along Highway 191 just a short drive past Sunsites and Sunsites Ranches. Bizjournals.com conducted the survey and gave no other Arizona town the same distinction as Douglas. More than 575 communities across the nation were rated in 12 categories, from population and income growth to busines growth, affordable housing, and low taxation.
This prestigious award dispels the negative image of Southwestern border towns that have been painted by the media. Douglas is using its proximity to Mexico to foster and support international trade. The city is well-positioned to do even more global business, and the entire corridor is poised for investment by a number of regional companies. Douglas was particularlt honored for the city's commitment to support entrepreneurial growth. The area saw an amazing 57 percent increase in new businesses from 2004-2005.
Just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Arizona's two major metropolitan areas, Arizona City is rapidly growing as a serene, attractive mater-planned community. Retirees are especially attracted to the unbelievable values in Arizona City where they can build a brand new two-bedroom home beginning in the $50,000 range. In fact, construction begins on several new homes a month as more and more property owners take up full-time residence in this peaceful haven. At the same time, land investors continue to awaken to the great values and generous parcels of property available in this blossoming desert oasis.
Young families are equally happy to call Arizona City "home", with its many community resources and excellent schools. In fact, Arizona City offers the best of all worlds. Paradise Lake, an 18-hole golf course, extraordinary views, breathtaking sunsets and pollution-free air all contribute to making Arizona City a dream come true in today's complex world.
Few locations can offer this easy-going, high quality of life and still remain accessible to major employment and shopping centers. However, Arizona City residents can reach the vast amenities of both Phoenix and Tucson in just a short drive. Considering the incredible growth in the Southeastern quadrant of Phoenix along the corridor toward Casa Grande and Arizona City, the time it takes to reach major urban development centers becomes shorter every day! No doubt about it, Arizona City investors are in the right place at the right time for the deal of a century.
