Possible relocation to Tucson (Vail: apartments, rent, houses)

[n8tiv_okie]

I'm looking at an offer to relocate to Tucson, working at the Air Force Base there.
I'm wanting to know a decent area to live in. I prefer rural, but it's not a major desire.
I will only be working in Tucson Monday through Friday, and away on the weekends. It will only be myself, but I'd like to be in a moderately priced area.
It will depend on my per diem pay whether I rent or purchase. Since it will only be me, I'm not looking for a HUGE place, but still, would like something decent and low maintenance.
Not interested in apartments either.
Anyway, I guess what I'm asking is a good area with decent housing.
Thanks!

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by n8tiv_okie

I'm looking at an offer to relocate to Tucson, working at the Air Force Base there.
I'm wanting to know a decent area to live in. I prefer rural, but it's not a major desire.
I will only be working in Tucson Monday through Friday, and away on the weekends. It will only be myself, but I'd like to be in a moderately priced area.
It will depend on my per diem pay whether I rent or purchase. Since it will only be me, I'm not looking for a HUGE place, but still, would like something decent and low maintenance.
Not interested in apartments either.
Anyway, I guess what I'm asking is a good area with decent housing.
Thanks!

Look into zip codes 85730, 85747, 85748, 85710, 85711, and 85712. If you want more rural place - Vail could be for you (in 85747).

[Bummer]

Originally Posted by n8tiv_okie

I'm looking at an offer to relocate to Tucson, working at the Air Force Base there.
I'm wanting to know a decent area to live in. I prefer rural, but it's not a major desire.
I will only be working in Tucson Monday through Friday, and away on the weekends. It will only be myself, but I'd like to be in a moderately priced area.
It will depend on my per diem pay whether I rent or purchase. Since it will only be me, I'm not looking for a HUGE place, but still, would like something decent and low maintenance.
Not interested in apartments either.
Anyway, I guess what I'm asking is a good area with decent housing.
Thanks!

Considering DM is on the Southeast . . . decent affordable housing should not be a problem, especially if you plan to purchase.

From your list of needs, I would recommend a nice Patio Home in an established neighborhood requiring minimum upkeep and maintenance.

Welcome and Good Luck.

[Subie]

Vail is mostly zip code 85641. 85747 is mostly the surrounding areas, including Rita Ranch.

http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/planning/...ty/wardzip.pdf

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by Subie

Vail is mostly zip code 85641. 85747 is mostly the surrounding areas, including Rita Ranch.

http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/planning/...ty/wardzip.pdf

You're right. Sorry. Because usually we're lumped together in the housing reports, I totally spaced out Vail does have a different zip code.

[Subie]

It's OK Sierra. I was just chiming in because I lived in Vail for years

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by Subie

It's OK Sierra. I was just chiming in because I lived in Vail for years

I think the shared school district got me confused, too. God knows I watch 47 like a hawk (having bought a "falling knife" there at the beginning of the year...) and know darn well Vail’s houses aren’t in the search.