“Tucson is one of the only cities in the Southwest to rank among the worst places to live,” the study reports, before ticking off reasons why thats so. The economy is slow-growing, the property crime rate is crazy there, and the population is transient, making it difficult to establish a strong community.

Is Tucson nicer than Phoenix?

Tucson is less than 1/3 the size of Phoenix although their scenery overall is probably better. You can drive to Tucson from Phoenix in about 1 hour and 40-45 minutes. Depends upon how long you plan to stay as well as your overall interests.

What is the safest part of Tucson?

The top three safest neighborhoods in Tucson are Saguaro Miraflores, Tucson Park West, and Houghton. Saguaro Miralores has a crime rate 54% lower than that of the national average.

Can I drink the water in Tucson?

“The water is safe for all uses including drinking,” Tucson Water said in a fact sheet last week. Vermont allows 20 parts per trillion, less than one-third of what EPA recommends in drinking water.