Moving to Arizona, What can I expect?
So this summer were moving to Prescott Valley Az from Southern California. Any one live in Az or specifically the Prescott Valley area than can give me an idea what Im in for? 1. I understand Regi...
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I live in Prescott and have lived in Prescott Valley. I've lived in the area for eight years now. Registration is based on the MSRP and reduced each year. It can be very pricey. Plates for your 2005 coach shouldn't be too bad.
You will need to winterize or build an RV garage like I did. The low is forecast to be 9° F in a couple of days. It will snow once in a while (maybe tonight), but generally melts within a week or two.
Traffic isn't much of a problem. The traffic lights are not timed, so expect to stop at half of them, especially on Glassford Hill Rd. The two towns have populations around 40,000. There are decent hospitals in Prescott Valley and Prescott. There are lots of events around both towns. Downtown Prescott seems to have something going on every week and has many historic buildings and houses.
Property taxes vary a lot by area. The tax on my first house was about $3000. My second house was only about $1200 and I pay over $6000 on my current home. Be aware that the Yavapai County Treasurer will probably not bill you on the first year (assuming you buy the house outright). If you don't look up the tax bill and pay it on time, you'll get a nasty bill for interest and penalties. No, you can't protest it.
The Costco here is nice and generally busy. A few miles away, in Prescott Valley, is a Sam's Club that's similar and much less busy. Costco has better prices, but Sam's Club has some things I pick up periodically. Both have good prices on fuel. Sam's Club has diesel, but Costco is supposed to be selling diesel in the near future.
The critter list that DutchmenSport posted really doesn't apply here. I've seen two rattlesnakes in eight years. There are coyotes and javelina in my area. Pronghorn antelope can be seen often in certain areas. The javalina can be aggressive at times and aren't to be messed with. They might look like cute little pigs, but can kill a pit bull. You won't see them often, but if you do, maintain a safe distance.
Overall, it's a very nice place to live. I love the weather variations. The people are generally much friendlier than other places I've lived. Water is not a problem. My wife came here from Phoenix last year. At first, it was like a foreign country to her. Now, she hates visiting Phoenix. We go there once in a while to see her parents, but we don't stay long.
You will need to winterize or build an RV garage like I did. The low is forecast to be 9° F in a couple of days. It will snow once in a while (maybe tonight), but generally melts within a week or two.
Traffic isn't much of a problem. The traffic lights are not timed, so expect to stop at half of them, especially on Glassford Hill Rd. The two towns have populations around 40,000. There are decent hospitals in Prescott Valley and Prescott. There are lots of events around both towns. Downtown Prescott seems to have something going on every week and has many historic buildings and houses.
Property taxes vary a lot by area. The tax on my first house was about $3000. My second house was only about $1200 and I pay over $6000 on my current home. Be aware that the Yavapai County Treasurer will probably not bill you on the first year (assuming you buy the house outright). If you don't look up the tax bill and pay it on time, you'll get a nasty bill for interest and penalties. No, you can't protest it.
The Costco here is nice and generally busy. A few miles away, in Prescott Valley, is a Sam's Club that's similar and much less busy. Costco has better prices, but Sam's Club has some things I pick up periodically. Both have good prices on fuel. Sam's Club has diesel, but Costco is supposed to be selling diesel in the near future.
The critter list that DutchmenSport posted really doesn't apply here. I've seen two rattlesnakes in eight years. There are coyotes and javelina in my area. Pronghorn antelope can be seen often in certain areas. The javalina can be aggressive at times and aren't to be messed with. They might look like cute little pigs, but can kill a pit bull. You won't see them often, but if you do, maintain a safe distance.
Overall, it's a very nice place to live. I love the weather variations. The people are generally much friendlier than other places I've lived. Water is not a problem. My wife came here from Phoenix last year. At first, it was like a foreign country to her. Now, she hates visiting Phoenix. We go there once in a while to see her parents, but we don't stay long.
