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The Dirty T, a Connection To The Earth

It's part of our heritage, starting with the earth turned into the adobe buildings in the Barrio Viejo. Tucson is more grit than gloss, more substance than sheen. If you want to call that “dirty,” so be it.Oct 27, 2020

Phoenix Activities. Tucson offers more outdoor activities, while Phoenix provides a wider range of urban activities. Both cities have a lot to offer, although the size of Phoenix means there are more museums and other cultural attractions as well as major sports.Sep 16, 2021

Our city is now listed as the 81st best place to live in the United States, according to a new ranking released this week by U.S. News & World Report. The 2021-22 list ranks the country's 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and desirability.Jul 13, 2021

Average Temperature in Tucson

The cool season lasts for 3.2 months, from November 22 to February 28, with an average daily high temperature below 72°F. The coldest month of the year in Tucson is December, with an average low of 43°F and high of 66°F.

Which city is safer, Tucson or Phoenix? Safety is likely a big concern when comparing Tucson versus Phoenix, especially if you're moving with kids. While both cities are about equal in terms of crime rate, Phoenix typically has lower rates for total crime, theft, property crime, and violent crime.Nov 25, 2019

Great for Snowbirds & Retirees

Warm weather, sunny skies, and little to no snow each year are all reasons why snowbirds like to live in Tucson. ... With lower independent living costs, a variety of outdoor activities for older adults, and no tax on Social Security benefits, Tucson is a popular place to retire in Arizona.Jan 14, 2022

Tucson, Arizona gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Tucson averages 0 inches of snow per year.

Our city ranked 36th overall in best places to retire across the country. Tucson had an overall score of 52.55, and ranked 70 in affordability, 46 in activities, 27 in quality of life, and 121 in health care.Sep 5, 2019

• Tucson may be better than Phoenix but so far Joaquin has proved to be less talented than Phoenix. Tucson has a nice progressive thing going on compared to Phoenix, like a cold drink of water in the Arizona Tea'publican dry gulch. Also: Phoenix bedroom community Mesa, in the East Valley, is rated the most conservative city in the US.

• No. 1: Basis Scottsdale
• No. 2: Basis Tucson North
• No. 3: Basis Oro Valley
• No. 4: Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus
• No. 5: University High School - Tucson
• No. 6: University High School - Tolleson
• No. 7: Gilbert Classical Academy
• No. 8: Northland Preparatory Academy
• No. 9: Arizona School for the Arts
• No. 10: Catalina Foothills High School

• Tucson, according to one source, is the state’s most dangerous city. Tucson’s violent crime rate is considerably higher than the national average, at 421 occurrences per 100,000 people.

• Yes overall Tucson is a safe place to live . Of course there are a few areas that are not as safe. Parts of the south side are very poor and rough , & South Tucson the city is a problem area. Crime is higher in these areas. Much of the North , University , & outlying area are affluent & well protected.