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Sierra Vista, Arizona is a growing city in southeastern Arizona. Surrounded by the Mule, Dragoon, Whetstone, and Huahaca mountains, Sierra Vista offers breathtaking natural beauty and a multitude of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Located approximately 70 miles southeast of Tucson, Sierra Vista (Spanish for "Mountain View") is a thriving community of approximately 43,000 people that serves as the regional economic and cultural center for southeastern Arizona.
Sierra Vista began life with the establishment of Fort Huachuca in 1877. As a camp, and later a fort, the post was the home base of the famed "Buffalo Soldiers" of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. The missions of the post at that time were to secure the southern borders of the expanding United States and to protect settlers from Indian attack. Several major commands now operate on Fort Huachuca, including the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command, the Army Intelligence Center and School, and the Electronic Proving Grounds.
Initially, the areas around Fort Huachuca were virtually unpopulated except for a few small ranches spread along the San Pedro River and close to the mountains. A small community gradually began to grow east of the fort. In 1956, this community was incorporated as Sierra Vista. Fort Huachuca was annexed by the city in 1971.
Since its incorporation, Sierra Vista has steadily grown to encompass more than 130 square miles. Residents and visitors alike enjoy numerous parks, two championship golf courses, public and private tennis courts and a vast network of trails and wildlife preserves. A bustling modern city at the heart of the southwest, Sierra Vista remains a wonderful place to live, work and explore.
Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in Sierra Vista, Arizona. If you are looking to invest in Sierra Vista real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. Sierra Vista Arizona real estate offers relocation information, residential real estate, new home construction and development, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. Sierra Vista, AZ, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine facilities, country properties. To search the statewide MLS (multiple listings service) also referred to as AZ MLS, for properties in Sierra Vista based on a keyword search, click on the following:
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ARIZONA (AZ) FRONTIERS NEW AND OLD -- "DITAT DEUS (GOD ENRICHES)"
A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of the American Southwest, Arizona is also one of the fastest-growing states in the country. A vast, largely uninhabited desert landscape as recently as the early 20th century, Arizona is now home to more than five million residents. A national leader in electronics, software, aerospace engineering and agriculture among other industries, Arizona offers a flourishing economy, breathtaking natural scenery, countless options for outdoor recreation and leisure, affordable housing and a rich cultural life. From the Grand Canyon to Lake Powell, from the old frontier towns to the modern metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona is a land of great promise and boundless opportunity.
In recent times, Arizona has become a major warm-weather tourist and retirement destination, much like Florida. A major part of the tourism industry is based on the presence of the Grand Canyon. With a gorgeous natural landscape, countless historical sites, parks and museums, a booming high-tech economy, excellent state services and a progressive approach to future growth, Arizona remains a great place to live, work and explore.
Climate
Due to its great size and variations in elevation, the state of Arizona has greatly varying climate conditions from one area to another. Lowlands are predominantly desert, with very hot and dry summers, cooler nights and moderate winters. The state's northern plateau has a significantly cooler climate, with mild summers and frequent snowfall in the winter.
Population:
One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona has a population of over 6.1 million, an increase of more than 1 million since the year 2000. The state's population is largely concentrated in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson, the state's two largest cities. While there are smaller population centers around Yuma (in the southwest corner) and Flagstaff (in north-central Arizona), vast areas of the state remain largely uninhabited, due in great part to the desert climate.
http://factfinder.census.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona
Government:
Arizona's capital is Phoenix, which lies in the Salt River Valley in the central region of the state. The state government has three branches: Executive (headed by the Governor), Legislative (comprised of upper and lower houses), and Judicial (headed by the Arizona Supreme Court).
Taxes:
- Arizona state tax is based on a percentage of the Federal income tax withheld for the pay period.
- The individual income tax rates for 2007 are determined as follows (income level followed by rate as a percentage):
- 0-$10,000 - 2.87%
- $10,000-$25,000 - 3.20%
- $25,000-$50,000 - 3.74%
- $50,000-$150,001 - 4.72%
- $150,001+ - 5.04%
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver's licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Arizona.