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www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Location & Climate ..............................2 Community Profile .............................3-4 Housing ..................................................5 Education ...........................................6-7 Adult Living............................................8 Health Care ..........................................9 Cultural Arts ....................................10-11 History ..................................................12 Recreation .....................................13-14 elocate or retire to Sedona, Arizona where, according to a local saying, “God Golf .................................................15-16 Rmade the Grand Canyon, but he lives in Sedona.” Sedona is one of the most Shopping & Dining .............................17 spectacular places on planet earth. You will no doubt remember the first time Day Trips .........................................18-19 you drive into this breathtaking place, and will probably not want to leave. It is a Resources fantastic relocation and retirement destination. A terrific lifestyle, great weather, Sedona Events ........................20-21 beautiful vistas, good schools, outdoor recreation for everyone, award winning Restaurants .............................22-23 restaurants and incomparable shopping are awaiting your arrival. Sedona is also a Organization & Clubs .................24 haven for the artistic and outdoorsy types. Places of Worship ........................25 Important Numbers................26-27 “God made the Grand Canyon, Advertisers Index ................................28 but he lives in Sedona”. The local economy is mainly supported by tourism. A number of construction businesses show how significant development is in Sedona. With the baby boomers maturing, second-home construction has increased. The average age in Sedona is over 50 years old. Our guide is designed for acquainting you with this beautiful paradise. www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2015-2016 1 Location & Climate Sedona is located in the heart of Arizona’s Red Rock Country, at the mouth of the spectacular Oak Creek Weather Canyon; just a two hour drive north of Phoenix and 40 Avg. Temperature (°F) Avg. Total minutes south of Flagstaff, off I-17. Highways 179 and 89A MONTH Daily Min. Daily Max. Precipitation (in.) are the two main highways through the city. Sedona is central to many major Arizona destinations, January 31 56 2.09 such as the Grand Canyon, and is in itself a major vacation February 33 61 2.17 destination rivaling many of the National Parks. About four March 37 65 2.48 million people visit Sedona each year. April 42 73 1.14 Located in the high Southwest desert under the rim of the May 49 82 0.71 Colorado Plateau at an elevation of about 4,343 feet and June 58 93 0.35 completely surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, July 64 97 1.65 Sedona boasts clean air and about 300 days of sunshine August 63 94 1.89 annually. September 58 88 1.93 Residents enjoy a mild climate with four distinctive seasons. October 48 77 1.65 Summers are a haven from the extreme heat of Phoenix, November 36 64 1.38 and winters a respite from Flagstaff’s colder temperatures. December 31 57 1.50 Fall brings a breathtaking display of vibrant colors set off by Yearly Avg. 45.8 75.6 18.94 the crimson rocks with a fresh sprinkling of white during the winter. Spring comes early ushering in fresh new growth, and Average Snow Depth 3.7” an abundance of wild flowers. www.usclimatedata.com 2 www.azrelocationguides.com Quality of life is an important factor to Community Profile many new and growing industries or during the same period. This would Sedona’s Economy entrepreneurs who seem to indicate that the economy Tourism forms a major part of Sedona’s economic base. The have the ability is not providing the jobs necessary National Forest Service estimates nearly 3-4 million people to locate anywhere. visit the area annually. Sedona’s small town character is to support the population, but this preserved by many owner-operated businesses serving visitors is not necessarily the case. Jobs and the community. Many artists in Sedona are involved in are being created, but many are being filled with individuals some form of manufacturing, such as bronze sculpting, which who live outside of Sedona. Since the workforce growth has is then sold throughout the world. not kept up with the population growth and unemployment has dropped, it indicates many new residents choose not to Visitor interest during the past decade has stimulated enter the workforce and are retired. This trend is expected to retirement and vacation home acquisition and construction, continue given the demographic that most people there are creating one of the more active real estate markets in the female property owners between the ages of 60 to 69. nation. The population has increased by about 1.4% since last year. The beginning of 2015 showed an average home list price in Sedona of about $499,000 and an average sales price Quality of life is an important of $ 347,5 0 0. These figures indicate an overall wealth in the factor to many new and community, which is likely to remain strong. The beautiful growing industries or surroundings, temperate climate and overall well maintained entrepreneurs who have the properties attract home buyers that can afford the more ability to locate anywhere. exclusive residences available. Sedona has an advantage This includes the availability of with its excellent quality of life; it offers a unique, upscale housing, quality of education, environment within its beautiful surroundings. Average rent infrastructure, population, has recently increased to around $2,500 per month. traffic, crime, climate and cultural opportunities. Sedona 4 Sedona’s cost of living is around 20.9% higher than rates very high in these latter categories. The level of arts and the Arizona state average. cultural activities, quality shopping, restaurants and other 4 The Sedona/Oak Creek School District recently amenities is very high for a community of this size. In addition, received a B grade for the 2013-14 school year by the the crime rate in Sedona in most all categories has typically AZ A-F accountability system, adopted by the AZ State been much lower than the national average. Board of Education. This grade monitors current Other business location factors include access to market and achievement and longitudinal academic growth. labor. Sedona has one of the best educated and skilled labor 4 The graduation rate is 88%, and the dropout rate forces in Arizona, while it is only a 2 hour drive to Phoenix. is 1%. The unemployment rate as of July, 2014 in Sedona was 4 The local population has a median age of around 7.6 % (average unemployment in Arizona at that time 56-58. was 7.5%). The top jobs in Sedona are in the Office and 4 The Median household income is over $52,000. Administration field. With the high level of education of the residents (for population 25 and older, about 97% have a 4 24% of Sedona’s residents have been in their homes high school diploma or equivalent and about 50% have a over 5 years. bachelors degree), small businesses have a highly educated 4 Over 61% of the population is married with no kids in population to staff local jobs within the community. their home and around 16% are married with kids. Sedona’s economy is generally good. With significant 4 Median home sale price: $347,500, around $190 population growth since 2000, the workforce grew very little per square foot. www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2015-2016 3 Community Profile Continued Did You Know? 4 The settling of Sedona: 1876 4 The founding of Sedona: 1902 Enchantment Resort 4 The incorporation date of Sedona: 1988 4 Population in 2013: 10,111 (66% urban, 34% rural) 4 Average annual high temperature is 75.6 degrees, Ethnic Mix: average annual low temperature is 45.8 degrees • 87% Caucasian (Per www.USclimatecity.com) • 9.6% Hispanic 4 Air Quality - Good/Moderate Days 364 • 1.5% Native American • 0.9% Asian • 0.6% African American Top 10 Employers in Sedona Amara Resort and Spa 4 Population density: 544 people per square mile www.amararesort.com 4 Typically 2 to 4 million tourists per year 100 Amara Lane ..............................................(928) 282-4828 4 The amount of land area in Sedona is 18.6 square miles, City of Sedona around 51% is privately owned and the rest is part of the www.sedonaaz.gov Coconino National Forest 102 Roadrunner Dr. ..........................................(928) 282-3113 4 Sedona elevation is 4,343 feet above sea level. Diamond Resorts International (formerly Sunterra) • Highest point —5,600 feet (Coffee Pot Rock) The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort, Sedona Summit, and the • Lowest point—4,000 feet (Back O’ Beyond Rd.) Bell Rock Inn. 4 Latitude: 34.86 N, Longitude: 111.79 W www.diamondresorts.com/careers 4 Sedona’s average annual rainfall is about 19 inches 10600 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa Openings and online applications may be found at www.enchantmentresort.com Human Resources 525 Boynton Canyon Rd. ................................(928) 282-2900 Hilton Sedona Golf Resort and Spa www.hiltonsedonaresort.com Join one of the fastest-growing companies in the hotel industry. Competitive salaries/benefit packages have produced one of the lowest employee turnover rates in the industry. 90 Ridge Trail Dr ................................................(928) 284-4040 L’Auberge de Sedona Resort www.lauberge.com