Because of its retirement orientation, Green Valley is not dependent on any one source of income. It's economy is fueled by transfer payments, Social Security, dividends, savings withdrawals and retirement benefits. Many retirees are retained as consultants with former corporate employers.

Major employers in the area include the nearby copper mines, Caterpillar Tractor, FICO, builders and local service facilities.

Financial Institutions

There are seven financial institutions with eight local branche offices and seven brokerage firms. Total funds on deposit in Green Valley banks average $400 million in a typical quarter. The bulk of the funds are in private accounts.

Transportation

Highways: Interstate 19 (US 89) with emergency roadside phone service available

Bus: Citizen's Auto Stage, eight buses running daily

Truck: Pacific Moter Transportation, Consolidated Freightways, United Parcel Service

Airport: Tucson International Airport located 23 miles north in Tucson with shuttle service to and from Green Valley

Government Services

Local: County Board of Supervisors Office, includes a library, justice court and other governmental services, all conveniently located at 601 N. La Canada Drive.

Green Valley Community Coordinating Council, Inc. at 101-14B S. La Canada Drive: A cooperative governing board of the local homeowners associations that govern Green Valley.

Police: Pima County Sheriff's Department Substation, manned with twenty deputies and fifty five Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers (SAV).

Fire: Green Valley Fire District contract with Rural Metro Fire Protection Company for fire, ambulance and paramedic services with three stations locations: 555N. La Canada Drive and 3005 S. Camino del Sol

Housing and Rentals

In the area: Two full-service apartment rental complexes, one mobile home community, two RV Parks.

Rentals: $350 and up for an unfurnished unit on an annual basis. $1250 and up for a furnished unit on a peak (winter) seasonal basis.

Population

Greater Green Valley Area: Continental, Curly Horn Ranch, Elephant Head, Madera Canyon, McGee Ranch, Montana Vista, Ocotillo Ranch, Sahuarita, SantoTomas, Valle Verde del Norte, Wrangler Ranch

Weather

Low humidity is the rule most of the year. Nighttime winter temperatures in the 30's are not uncommon, but days are generally in the 60's or 70's. Summer nights are usually breezy with 70's being the norm...days going into the high 90's and 100+ are not uncommon. Lots of BLUE SKY and CLEAN AIR.

Community Facilities

Lodging: Best Western - 110 rooms with restaurant, meeting rooms and swimming pool.

Holiday Inn Express - In room coffee and refrigerators, indoor pool and spa, guest laundry.

Libraries: Pima County Library branch located in the government complex. Open M.,W & Sat. 9am - 5pm; Tu. 9am - 8pm; Th. 9am - 6pm and Fr. 10am- 5 pm.

Clubs: More than 200 clubs and organizations are represented in Green Valley, including every major service club. Most groups hold regular meetings at local centers or restaurants. A Club and Organization Directory can be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce.

Meeting Facilities: Existing within the community are an abundance of meeting facilities designed to handle a wide variety of needs from the smallest of informal gatherings, to full-scale stage productions requiring sound and lighting systems. The largest facility has seating for 640 people.

Educational Facilities

There are two school districts with two elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one high school.

Continuing Education: college degree courses are offered at local off-campus facilities by The University of Arizona and Pima Community Colleges.

Green Valley Recreation, Inc. offers regular arts, crafts, self-help and recreational classes.

Recreational Facilities

Bowling: One modern center with twenty four lanes and automatic scoring machines

Golf: There are seven local courses ranging from traditional wide layouts to tournament quality designs. The six consist of four 18-hole courses open to the public, three 18-hole private courses.

Swimming: More than twenty five pool facilities are located throughout the community with varying degrees of restrictions and membership requirements.

Tennis: The tennis courts in Green Valley range from small neighborhood cement courts to specially designed facilities at centers run by GreenValley Recreation, Inc.

Other Sports: Besides the traditional sports, there are also facilities for shuffleboard, table tennis, and other less strenuous recreational activities.

Green Valley Recreation,Inc.: Functioning as a Parks and Recreation Department, GVR is a private non-profit membership organization that provides community-wide sports, recreation and leisure activities through seven major complexes and six neighborhood centers.Membership is available based on the deed restrictions of each residential property. A Coldwell Banker Success SW Realtor can provide details on the deed restrictions of local properties.

Medical Facilities

There are four highly rated nursing homes, four affiliated medical clinics, six dental offices, four ambulances with trained emergency medical technicians. Numerous medical specialists from Tucson with regular schedules practice in Green Valley.

Retail Services

There are four shopping centers and three retail centers. The Green Valley area has over three hundred fifty businesses and services including major supermarkets, one major drugstore, discount department stores, apparel stores, restaurants and other specialty stores.

Churches

Green Valley offers over twenty one churches and places of worship.

Tax Rates

Residential and commercial property is appraised on a percent of the value (10% for "owner occupied", 11% for "residential rentals"). Taxes are about 1.1% of the assessed value. Property in the GV Fire District is subject to a tax rate of $2.50.

Cultural Activities

Most cultural activities in the community are planned through the Greater Green Valley Arts Council.

Further Information

This profile was originally published by the Green Valley News in cooperation with the Economic Development Committee of the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information write or call: Green Valley Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 566, Green Valley, Arizona 85622. (520) 625-7575