Vail is an 18 mile unincorporated suburb of Tucson, AZ
located about 25 miles SE of Central Tucson. Originally a
railroad and water stop, 2 train tracks are still in use and trains pass through the
center of Vail on a regular basis.

 At an elevation of 3235 ft, Vail
runs about 3-5 degs. cooler than Central Tucson which is at 2389 ft. Though the daytime summer temperatures can reach the low 100′s, at night they drop to the mid 70′s. Winter days are typically in the 50′s and 60′s with nights falling to the mid 30′s. Snow is rare and it seldom hangs around past noon.

Though less dense in population than Tucson, Vail boasts
some of the best schools in the nation. Educators from all over the US have
come to observe Empire High’s all laptop curriculum. Cienega High offers more
traditional classes, but still gets high marks for educational quality.

Vail’s hiking, biking and horse-back riding trails attract
people seeking outdoor activities and upscale Rancho Del Lago features its own
golf course which is beautiful and well-maintained. Colossal Cave is an underground cavern open to the public where you can take tours, go on trail rides, camp and have picnics. Saguaro National Park also offers 165 miles of hiking trails so you can nature watch and take photos of all kinds of cacti.

For those who work in Tucson, I-10 provides speedy access and  you can be almost anywhere in Central Tucson within 30 minutes

Sound like a good place to live? There’s more… Vail’s median sales price was
$156,950 in December 2011 as compared to North Tucson whose median sales ranked
at $282,500. Lot sizes tend to be larger and the views of the Rincon, Santa
Rita and Catalina Mountain ranges can’t be beat.

If you like a laid-back lifestyle with lots of outdoor activities surrounded by gorgeous mountains , then Vail, Az may just be the perfect place for you!

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