Redfin, a real estate company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, threw together its top 10 places to live in Arizona this year and the Old Pueblo came out on top.
Hey, that’s pretty cool! Here’s what they had to say about the city:
“Tucson tops our list as the best place to live in Arizona. Home to gorgeous weather, a world-renowned cycling race, and surrounded by four mountain ranges providing endless vistas and hiking trails, Tucson is truly an outdoor haven.”
“For example, Saguaro National Park and Catalina State Park offer unparalleled opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing, drawing visitors from far and wide. Nearby, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum highlights the region’s unique history.”
And, of course, they mentioned our wonderful food scene.
“Perhaps most famously, Tucson is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, giving credence to the region’s remarkable cuisine and dedication to Indigenous, Hispanic, and immigrant food heritage. The city also certifies restaurants that meet specific criteria, and many people visit Tucson just to experience the delicious food.”
So, if you’re new to the city, or have lived in Tucson for a while and are just now learning about our culinary scene, here are a few interactive guides to help you on your flavorful journey.
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To measure the overall quality of a metro area, Redfin surveyed several key factors, including affordability, navigability, number of amenities, and more.
Redfin’s Top 10 Arizona Cities to Live in
- Tucson
- Phoenix
- Tempe
- Mesa
- Scottsdale
- Flagstaff
- Chandler
- Gilbert
- Yuma
- Peoria
For the full report, visit redfin.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
