Set in central Yuma, suburban Hacienda Estates is popular for its convenient location—close to shopping and dining, Ray Smucker Park, and Yuma Regional Medical Center, one of Yuma’s largest employers. “You’re right in the center of pretty much everything,” says Diana Arvizu, a local Realtor with Realty Executives Yuma and over 5 years of experience. The neighborhood's also popular with families of school-aged children, and local kids can often be seen walking the unshaded, sidewalk-lined streets to nearby Gary A. Knox Elementary and Kofa High. It's also commonplace to see swimming pools and low-water landscaping here, as the area's summer temperatures regularly top 90 degrees.
Yuma is a hotspot for birdwatching, particularly in the winter months.
Yuma is located in southwestern Arizona, near the California border.
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Ranch-style homes along sidewalk-lined streets
Set along sidewalk-lined streets dotted with the occasional palm tree, most of Hacienda Estates’ homes are late 20th-century ranch-style with three to four bedrooms. “You’re typically going to have smaller homes here, and that’s always going to lower the price a little bit," Arvizu says. "Some of the houses will need a little work done.” Most lots are 6,000 to 7,000 square feet, which is average in Yuma; landscaping is a drought-tolerant mix of desert plantings, concrete courtyards and packed gravel. Most homes have tan or white stucco exteriors, concrete-paved driveways and attached carports; homes that have been remodeled often include attached garages and swimming pools. Prices range from $200,000 to $300,000, depending on a home's size and renovations. “Sometimes investors buy homes here, then flip them or rent them for a bit,” Loroña says.
Yuma is known for its solar energy initiatives, taking advantage of abundant sunshine.
Yuma has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Native American and Mexican traditions.
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Yuma schools encourage students to pursue their passions
Local kids may start school at Gary A. Knox Elementary, rated C-plus by Niche, before moving on to Crane Middle, rated B-minus. At Kofa High, rated C, career and technical education courses are offered in subjects like music production, nursing and engineering; students here may also join extracurriculars like Future Farmers of America and ceramics club. Yuma Catholic High, rated A, is a private Catholic school within a mile of the neighborhood; its curriculum focuses on ACT preparation, and students can take dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Arizona Western College.
Getting around Yuma
Route 95 is less than a mile west and leads 4 miles northeast to Interstate 8. Downtown Yuma is about 5 miles northeast, and San Luis and the U.S./Mexico Border are 22 miles southwest. Most locals drive to get around, but they can also walk less than a mile to Yuma Regional Medical Center, Ray Smucker Park and nearby schools like Kofa High and Gary A. Knox Elementary. Yuma County Area Transit buses stop along West 24th Street. Yuma Regional Medical Center is less than a mile east, and Yuma International Airport is 4 miles southeast.
Yuma played a vital role during the California Gold Rush as a crossing point for settlers.
Locals train for team sports at the local Yuma parks.
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Living next to Ray Smucker Park
“There’s plenty of kid-friendly parks here, and Smucker Park is one of the prettiest, in my opinion," Arvizu says. The 15-acre Ray Smucker Park borders Hacienda Estates to the east, and is lined with cypress trees. “There’s a big playground, so there’s definitely lots of children with parents, people with their dogs, and the track has workout machines you can use,” Loroña says. The park is circled by the paved, 1-mile Smucker Park Loop, which is popular for a morning jog or a walk with the dog. Other nearby parks within a mile of Hacienda Estates include Victoria Meadows Park, which offers a covered playground and picnic tables, and Yuma Valley Park, popular for its soccer fields, where local games and practices are held.
Ray Smucker Park includes sports fields for soccer, baseball, and other Yuma team sports.
Yuma is a popular winter destination for snowbirds seeking warmer weather.
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Shopping and dining along West 24th Street
Shopping and dining is within a mile along West 24th Street, the neighborhood’s northern border. Locals can pick up groceries at Walmart or Albertsons, coffee at Starbucks, and a bite to eat at national chains like Panda Express and Del Taco. For a casual lunch or dinner, Arvizu recommends The Chile Pepper, known for their authentic Mexican burritos with homemade tortillas; they also serve craft cocktails with a Mexican twist, like the Northside Bloody Maria with pineapple/jalapeño tequila and house salsa. Locals might also pick up fresh baked goods from Goldsboro Bakery, or head to Brewers Restaurant and Sports Bar to watch the game with a locally brewed craft beer.
Hacienda Estates locals head to Brewers for food and beer.
Yuma's local economy is driven by agriculture, military, and tourism.
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The annual Medjool Date Festival
Community events are held throughout the year in downtown Yuma, about 5 miles north. January sees the annual Yuma Medjool Date Festival, when date growers from all over Yuma County come to show off their date-inspired recipes, including deep-fried dates, date milkshakes and even date burgers; there’s also live music and occasional celebrity chef appearances. During November's three-day Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival, colorful hot air balloons take off in mass ascensions toward the Sonoran Desert skies.
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Parks in this Area
Ray Smucker Park
Yuma Valley Park
Caballero Park
Friendship Park
Victoria Meadows Park
Transit
Airport
Yuma International
9 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hacienda Estates
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hacienda Estates, Yuma sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hacienda Estates, Yuma over the last 12 months is $223,986, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This is a beautifully remodeled furnished rental...totally turnkey. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, bathrooms, and flooring throughout are approximately 2 years old. Newer roof and windows. The backyard patio is full length overlooking a great backyard. Extra RV or toy parking behind the double gate. A definite must see!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,458
Median Age
29
Population under 18
34.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,960
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,829
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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