Relocating to Sierra Vista, Arizona
Moving can be a little chaotic, you have things you like, things you want to avoid, and it’s nice to get an idea of what life will be like. This page will give you a glimpse into life living in Sierra Vista. As a Sierra Vista native, I know this place inside and out and I hope you’ll come to love it as much as I do. If you have any other questions, just text! I’m more than happy to help!
Questions About Life in Sierra Vista, Arizona
What's the Weather Like?
Sierra Vista is considered a High Desert Area. We are a drier climate, getting most of our rainfall in the summer, during the Monsoon Season. The majority of the year we have mostly sunny skies and the occasional clouds. During Monsoon Season we have clouds that build in the morning (with the humidity) and then we usually get rainfall in the afternoon, occasionally in the evening. While the word “monsoon” sounds scary, there really isn’t mass flooding, however the water will move a lot because the ground is so hard that the rainfall doesn’t absorb well into it.
While it can get cold at night, it is still usually in the 50s and 60s (if not higher) as the highs during the winter months. In the summer, we get hot, but only break 100F for a few days. The elevation of Sierra Vista is what allows these more relaxed summer temperatures. The coldest in the winter is usually into the 20s, however, this doesn’t last too long, maybe 2-3 weeks per year, but only at night. We rarely have sustained freezing temperatures for over 8 hours.
How is the Traffic in Sierra Vista?
Overall, the traffic in Sierra Vista isn’t bad. You can usually drive across town in 10-20 minutes. The busiest times are early morning from 7-9am and later afternoon 3-5pm, this is when the traffic working on post at Fort Huachuca tends to be heaviest.
What are the Average Lot Sizes?
There are all variety of living spaces in Sierra Vista, everything from condos and apartments (furnished or unfurnished), as well as smaller lots adequate for a comfortable backyard. There are larger lots available in the county (Cochise County), the most common is 4-acres (zoned RU-4, minimum 4 acres) and larger.
Let me know what you’d like to do and I can help you figure out what area might be best to meet your needs!
Questions About Amenities, Dining, and Shopping in Sierra Vista, Arizona
What's Dining Like in Sierra Vista?
There are many places to eat in Sierra Vista, we have a variety of family-owned restaurants offering American Dining food, Mexican food, and more international varieties like German, Japanesen, Vietnamese, Italian, and Puerto Rican restaurants.
You can find many different flavors and experiences here. Let me know what you’re looking for and I can help!
Are there Coffee Shops in Sierra Vista?
For many years there weren’t too many coffee shops in Sierra Vista, but now there are quite a variety. We have mom and pop coffee shops like Livia’s Coffee, Wanderlust, and Nirvana’s Cup of Joe, but there are also more franchised varieties like Dutch Brothers, and there’s a Starbucks inside both the large-chain grocery stores and Target.
How are the Grocery Stores?
We have multiple grocery stores in Sierra Vista, including your main-chain grocery stores, like Safeway, Fry’s (Kroger Brand), and Food City, and we have smaller co-ops and farmer’s markets with local produce and baked goods. There are a few specialty shops for different cultures, like Asian marts and Mexican Carnicerias. You can usually get what you need fairly easily and the grocery stores work hard to keep many items from our diverse food cultures here in Sierra Vista.
How about the Shopping?
Shopping is growing in Sierra Vista, with larger stores coming in like Hobby Lobby, Ulta, Marshalls, CAL Ranch, Tractor Supply, and Dillard’s. There are home improvement stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Ace, and there is a great local builder store, Sierra Vista Builder Supply.
Of course, there is also a Target and Walmart for your standard purchases.
How are the Gyms & Working Out in Sierra Vista?
Planet Fitness is the main “large chain” fitness facility,” however we have many smaller gyms, like Cochise Racquet Club, Jaguar Fitness, Summit Fitness, and Buena Health & Fitness.
All of the different gyms bring a little something extra depending on the needs and culture you’re looking for. Many host classes and yoga if you’re looking for that format.
If you prefer getting outside to work out, there are many parks, paths, and hiking trails.