About Yuma

It’s never been a better time to purchase a new home in Yuma, Arizona.

Home prices are attractive and there are many homes available for sale. Here is why Yuma is an attractive place to live: Located in the Southwest corner of Arizona, Yuma neighbors Mexico and California bordered by the Colorado River. More than 200,000 people live year-round in Yuma County and over 83,000 Winter Visitors make Yuma their winter home. Yuma’s economy is fueled by Agriculture, Military and Tourism. Yuma’s climate allows for a year-round growing season for crops such as lettuce, cotton, wheat and hundreds of other crops. A short 2-3 hour drive to San Diego CA or Phoenix AZTwo military bases, Yuma Proving Grounds and MCAS Yuma, are located in Yuma County.

Tourism thrives in Yuma; not only with the Winter Visitors, but also visitors to play in the River & Sand Dunes.

Yuma is noted in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the Sunniest Place on Earth.

Outdoor activities are plentiful and range from boating, off-road adventures, hunting and fishing and golf.

Many tourists travel to Los Algodones, Mexico or San Luis Rio Colorado Mexico to eat, drink and shop.

Some must-see places to visit are the Yuma Territorial Prison and Lutes Casino.

Here are some links:

COMMUNITY:

• Yuma Sun Newspaper
• Yuma Chamber of Commerce
• City of Yuma
• Yuma County
• Town of Wellton
• City of San Luis
• City of Somerton
• Yuma Visitor’s Bureau
• Yuma County Assessor’s Office
• Yuma Association of REALTORS

SCHOOLS:

• Yuma School District 1
• Crane School District
• Yuma Lutheran School

COLLEGES:

• Arizona Western College
• Northern Arizona University, Yuma

HIGH SCHOOLS:

• Yuma Union School District
• Yuma Catholic High School