Moving to Yuma Arizona

This is a video for those considering moving to Yuma or living in Yuma. Yuma is located on the southern border of the United States with Mexico. Yuma is a city known for its military presence and retirement communities.

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[sheenaguardado]

I spent 2 weeks in Yuma and I fell in love. It's so peaceful. I come from Missouri and I have COPD. Missouri is so humid. I have never breathed so well in my life until I went to Yuma. The heat is not bad even if it's 112 degrees. It's a different kind of heat. I am currently in the process of considering a move. It's beautiful there. The sunset is breathtaking. As soon as I got to the texas border I felt like I was hit with a ton of bricks from the humidity. Yuma is amazing.

[brianb.]

I've been a resident of Yuma since 1991. Yuma is the driest and least humid city in the nation, but not the hottest; that title goes to Miami (That is based on average, year round temperatures). Sure, it's hot during the summer, but I'll gladly take 3 months of extreme heat over 6+ months of snow and cold. Yuma is the "Winter Lettuce Capital of the World;" 90% of the lettuce consumed by the nation is grown in and around Yuma. The place also grows broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, lemons, oranges, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Wheat is also grown in Yuma, two thirds of which is exported to Italy, which they use to make their world famous pastas.

When I first moved to Yuma, Downtown was a place you never went to, because it was dead all the time. It consisted of a "pedestrian mall" that did nothing but decay and be a burden on taxpayers for over 35 years. Today however, Downtown is undergoing a renaissance of business and activity. Old buildings are being revitalized, and business after business is beginning to relocate to Downtown. There are also numerous festivals and pub crawls to partake in on a regular basis, as well as ghost tours.

Yuma International Airport only handles flights to Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Dallas, so far. It has "International" in the title due to many shipping companies (i.e. Fed Ex) having their planes come into Yuma from other places around the world; Yuma is one of the most important trade hubs in the nation. The airport is also used by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma for their aircraft.

One out of every two "snowbirds" that come to Yuma during the winter are from Canada. The Foothills takes the majority of them, as well as nearby Wellton.

Compared to when I first moved here, Yuma now has much to do. Visit the Territorial Prison, Colorado River State Park, Sanguinetti House, and Downtown. Immerse yourself in history at Pivot Point, on the revitalized riverfront. Do nature walks and see the sights at both the East and West Wetlands Parks. Go off roading out at Picacho or at the Imperial Sand Dunes. Check out the Valley of the Names. See one of Arizona's hidden jewels, Martinez Lake. Take a step back in time at Castle Dome Ghost Town. Do the Hull Mine Tour when out at Castle Dome as well. Hike Telegraph Pass, Muggins Mountain, Palm Canyon, or the Painted Desert Trail, to name a few places. Numerous areas to fish and camp. Mexico is nearby.

So basically, Yuma is an outdoor activity city. If there's one thing that Arizonans like to do, it's doing things outdoors. If that weren't the case, Phoenicians wouldn't be jamming I-17 on a typical weekend/holiday to get out to Sedona and Flagstaff.

Compared to when I first moved here, Yuma has come a long way. Sure, the city has a ways to go still, but the transformation that I've seen has been dramatic. It's a place that I love, and I don't plan on leaving.

[coryellis]

I live in yuma there is water there in the desert he failed to mention u have squaw lake mittrie lake and Martinez lake all within 15 minutes of yuma I take my sea doos and travel trailer out all the time in the summer plus it has a water park there Waylons water world waterpark. But the industry is primarily military it's not a super city like Phoenix but it's more relaxed

[nonosobit]

I really love Yuma, it's a laid back kind of town. am AA. if I would have believed others that bash Yuma I wouldn't have never known it was for me. never had been to Yuma before but decided to follow my faith. visit on our travel journey's and been here for last 5yrs don't regret it at all. yes every city has it pro's and con. yes it get hot but it's a dry heat with a low humidity and there is almost a wind blowing like u have a fan on low. I came from a big city and cold climate. no i don't miss the big city life neither the cold. l knew the percentage of AA was low with eye's wide open but I've been treated with open arms. so I hope others don't let what they hear be the final decision to find there happy cause I wouldn't have found Yuma

[jamespell]

We live in the Yuma foothills area, about 12 miles east of the city proper. No industry here, most residents are either retired or "snowbirds, " seasonal visitors here for the winter warm weather. You'll see vehicle license plates from all over America, and many from Canada, and of course Mexico. Jeff presented a good, objective description of Yuma's limited attractions, in spite of which, in 2022 we are observing a housing and retail boom in the foothills area, including new medical offices. I guess satisfying Old People can be an industry too!

[crazeyjoe]

Yuma is the winter lettuce growing capital of the US.

[xTruckNutzx]

Ive been in yuma since i was born (2007) and it is an amazing city!

[thecoolcatlady]

Moving here in a few months from the east coast, looking forward to it.bring it on sunshine and no humidity 😎😊👍

[BOOMGUY-ezgg]

I like Yuma cause it’s close to San Diego

[jasontrevino]

lots of inferences about a place you have no idea about. Lots of things to do here, centrally located. Close to beaches (mexico, or SoCal) or snow and skiing ( Flag staff or So Cal).. oh and we do have running water and plumbing!! The Airport is Big and mostly is used for MCAS (Marine Corp Air Station). But does have commercial flights to Phoenix. But it can support a 747 every once in awhile when the President decides to land Air Force one. Yuma is a quiet place that doubles it population in the Winter.

[johndu]

I worked and lived in Death Valley over 25 years. Retired to Pahrump NV 6 Years ago. As the years move on the cold here is not my friend. And hope to be moving to Yuma next couple of years. I miss the heat! I like it around 105. I feel good then. Stayed in Juma for a couple days 5, 10 years back. Didn't get enough of it then. Looking forward to the move!!! PEACE BRO

[xavierkoolat]

I am retired, 80, alone, living in Yuma. Gets hotter than Hades (literally) during mid-summer, sometimes at 117 degrees, even as high as 120 once. I stay indoors in summer, except for grocery trips only early mornings.
Leaving the grocery store is critical since I need to transfer grocery bags from my cart into my car and must move quickly. (!!!!)
At high temperatures, my eyeballs actually dry up, so I squint when outside to avoid roasting my eyeballs.
BUT, I still prefer Yuma to Southern California where I came from ---- go
People are actually nice here. Even people I have met before. (!!!)
That's why people like it here. People are really, genuinely nice, here.
Really like that.

[eddy_music_log]

You said that there isn't really much to do in Yuma, which i agree with, but only from a certain perspective. It depends how you live your life. Technically you could go to the most rural, dead, "boring" place in the world, and you could still have fun and a good time there. What matters is your energy, if you have the right inspiration, energy and motivation, im sure you could have a great time in Yuma. Not everybody likes big and shiny cities. But hey, i see where you're coming from :)

[anthonyg]

Love it here it's near San Diego and Vegas and the homes are unbelievable price

[amandasmith]

Moved to Yuma 20 years ago from the east coast. I love living in Yuma and the dry hot weather. Yuma is great if you have health issue were you cannot tolerate the cold. Moving to Yuma changed my life, from having to be indoors all the time to having the freedom to thrive due to Yuma's hot temperatures year round.

[jamesnathankelly]

We are thinking about moving to Yuma from Augusta, Georgia. It’s so humid In Augusta.

[tronaboron_]

Small town, with many pubs, taverns, bars, sport bars, many excellent mom & pop restaurants, great Mexican food. All the off- roading you want, lots of fishing, hiking, exploring and not far from PHX or San Diego! Great little town!🍻✌️

[dewboy]

So when you say Yuma may eventually turn into something, what you mean, whether intentional or not, is Yuma may eventually get very expensive. The more popular an area, the more expensive it is.

[rebeccawatts]

I was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. I would love to move back. There's so much history in Yuma. Several films were filmed in Yuma. Lute's Casino is a great history night life. The prison is historical. It is a great place to live.

[Freya-bstx]

I live in yuma, it is very green and lush. Yes we have desert but we have a lot of vegetation too. Beautiful lakes and river. The weather averages out to 80% year round with August and July yes extremely hot but we like it. A safe great community that thrives.