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2017-2018 AZ RELOCATION GUIDE FOR THE SEDONA AREA Your Ad Here. Location & Climate ..............................2 Community Profile .............................3-4 Housing ..................................................5 Education ...........................................6-7 Publications Adult Living............................................8 OVA Health Care .....................................9-10 Sedona Cultural Arts ....................................11-12 (928) 777-8132 • Email: [email protected] Recreation .....................................13-14 Golf .................................................15-16 edona is one of the most spectacular places on the earth. You will no doubt Shopping & Dining .............................17 Sremember the first time you drive into this breathtaking place, and will probably Day Trips .........................................18-19 not want to leave. It is a fantastic relocation and retirement destination. A terrific Resources lifestyle, great weather, beautiful vistas, good schools, outdoor recreation for Sedona Events ........................20-21 everyone, award winning restaurants and incomparable shopping are awaiting your Restaurants .............................22-23 Organization & Clubs .................24 arrival. Sedona is also a haven for the artistic and outdoorsy types. Relocate or retire Places of Worship ........................25 to Sedona, Arizona where, according to a local saying, Important Numbers ...............26-27 “God made the Grand Canyon, Advertisers Index ................................28 but he lives in Sedona”. The local economy is supported by tourism to a large extent. A number of construction businesses show how significant development is in Sedona. With the baby boomers maturing, second-home construction has also increased. The average age for Sedona area residents is over 50 years old. Our guide is designed for acquainting you with this beautiful paradise. www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2017-2018 1 Location & Climate Community Profile Sedona is located in the heart of Arizona’s Red Rock Country, Sedona’s Economy significant population growth since 2000, the workforce at the mouth of the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon; just Typical Sedona Weather Tourism provides a major grew very little during the same period. This would seem to a two hour drive north of Phoenix and 40 minutes south of part of Sedona’s economic indicate that the economy is not providing the jobs necessary Avg. Temperature (°F) Avg. Total Flagstaff, off I-17. Highways 179 and 89A are the two main base. The National Forest to support the population, but this is not necessarily the MONTH Daily Min. Daily Max. Precipitation (in.) highways through the city. Service estimates nearly 3-4 case. Jobs are being created, but many are being filled with million people visit the area individuals who live outside of Sedona. Since the workforce Located in the high Southwest desert under the rim of the January 31 56 2.09 annually. Sedona’s small town growth has not kept up with the population growth and Colorado Plateau at an elevation of about 4,343 feet and February 33 61 2.17 character is preserved by many owner- unemployment has dropped, it indicates many new residents completely surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, March 37 65 2.48 operated businesses serving visitors and the choose not to enter the workforce and are retired. This trend Sedona offers clean air and about 300 days of sunshine April 42 73 1.14 community. Many artists in Sedona are involved in some form is expected to continue given the demographic that many annually. May 49 82 0.71 of manufacturing, such as bronze sculpting, which is then sold people there are female property owners between the ages Residents enjoy a mild climate with June 58 93 0.35 throughout the world. of 60 to 69. Quality of life is an four distinctive seasons. Summers In the first half of 2017, the average home list price in Sedona important factor to July 64 97 1.65 Visitor interest during the past decade has stimulated offer a respite from the extreme is about $570,000 with an average sales price of about many new and August 63 94 1.89 retirement and vacation home acquisition and construction, heat of Phoenix, and winters a $444,000. These figures indicate an overall strength in the growing industries or September 58 88 1.93 creating one of the more active real estate markets in the significant break from Flagstaff’s community, which is likely to remain strong. The beautiful entrepreneurs who October 48 77 1.65 nation. The population in Sedona has increased by about 2% colder temperatures. Fall brings surroundings, temperate climate and overall well maintained have the ability November 36 64 1.38 since 2000. a breathtaking display of vibrant properties attract home buyers that can afford the more to locate anywhere. December 31 57 1.50 Quality of life is an important factor to many new and growing colors set off by the crimson exclusive residences available. Sedona has an advantage industries or entrepreneurs who have the ability to locate and sandstone cliffs with a fresh with its excellent quality of life; it offers a unique, upscale anywhere. This includes the availability of housing, quality of sprinkling of white during the winter. Spring often comes early, Yearly Avg. 45.8 75.6 18.94 environment within its beautiful surroundings. In addition, The education, infrastructure, population, traffic, crime, climate ushering in fresh new plant growth, and an abundance of Average Snow Depth 3.7” median rent runs about $1,800 per month. wild flowers. www.usclimatedata.com and cultural opportunities. Sedona rates very well in these latter categories. The level of arts and cultural activities, quality shopping, restaurants and other amenities is very high for a community of this size. In addition, the crime rate in 4 Sedona’s cost of living is about 34% higher than the Arizona Sedona in most all categories has typically been much lower state average, and about 30% higher than the US average. than the national average. 4 The Sedona/Oak Creek School District recently received a Other business location factors include access to market and B grade by the AZ A-F accountability system, adopted by labor. Sedona has one of the best educated and skilled labor the AZ State Board of Education. This grade monitors current forces available in Arizona due to the number of graduates in achievement and longitudinal academic growth. the nearby communities. The typical work commute time in 4 The high school graduation rate is about 92%. the Sedona area is 15-20 minutes. 4 The local population has a median age of about 57-58. The unemployment rate as of June, 2017 in Sedona was about 4 The Median household income is about $55,000. 5.4% (the average unemployment rate in Arizona at this time 4 24% of Sedona’s residents have been in their homes over was 5.1%). The highest amount of jobs in Sedona are in the 5 years. Accommodation field. With the high level of education of the residents (for population 25 and older, over 90% have a 4 Over 61% of the population is married with no kids in their high school diploma or equivalent and about 50% have a home and around 16% are married with kids. bachelors degree), small businesses have a highly educated 4 Median home sale price is about $444,000, which is around population to staff local jobs within the community. $256 per square foot. Sedona’s economic health is also generally good. With 2 www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2017-2018 3 Community Profile Continued • Highest point —5,600 feet (Coffee Pot Rock) Did You Know? • Lowest point—4,000 feet (Back O’ Beyond Rd.) Housing 4 Latitude: 34.86 N, Longitude: 111.79 W 4 The settling of Sedona: 1876 4 Sedona’s average annual rainfall is about 19 inches 4 The founding of Sedona: 1902 4 Average annual high temperature is 76 degrees, 4 The incorporation date of Sedona: 1988 Average annual low temperature is 46 degrees The homes and property in the Sedona area are 4 Estimated Population in 2016: 11,3 4 5 (Per www.USclimatedata.com) perhaps some of the most impressive in the nation. The Ethnic Mix: 4 Average Sunny Days per Year – 278 location is exceptionally beautiful, and there is a high • 79.6% Caucasian demand for retirement property in this area. Developers • 12.7% Hispanic Top 10 Employers in Sedona have acquired parcels of land and are offering a • 1.6% Asian selection of the finest residential communities featuring • 4.6% Other Amara Resort and Spa panoramic views, with such amenities as golf courses, • 1.5% Two or more races www.amararesort.com clubhouses, swimming pools, riding and hiking trails 100 Amara Lane ...............................................(928) 282-4828 4 Population density: 610 people per square mile and private parks. City of Sedona 4 Typically 2 to 4 million tourists per year For information on housing or property availability and www.sedonaaz.gov 4 The amount of land area in Sedona is 18.6 square miles, prices please contact one of the Realtors in the Sedona 102 Roadrunner Dr ...........................................(928) 282-3113 ® around 51% is privately owned and the rest is part of the area or Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS Coconino National Forest Diamond Resorts International (formerly Sunterra) (928) 282-5409 | www.svvar.com The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort, Sedona Summit, and the 4 Sedona elevation is about 4,343 feet above sea level. Bell Rock Inn. www.diamondresorts.com/careers 10600 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa Openings and online applications may be found at Accounting, Tax & Financial www.enchantmentresort.com under Careers or: 525 Boynton Canyon Rd .................................(888) 250-1699 Services of Sedona Hilton Sedona Golf Resort and Spa Serving the Sedona Community Since 1994 jobs.hilton.com With a legacy of forward-thinking leadership, Team Members Our goal is to help you plan to minimize at Hilton Hotels & Resorts welcome guests in more countries your tax burdens and show you solid and than any other full-service hotel brand.