Due to its location in the arid setting of the Sonoran Desert, the availability of water is a common concern among residents and potential residents alike. Since the Santa Cruz River running through the city has recently diminished to a wash, Tucson now makes use of groundwater and the Central Arizona Project for its water supply.

In addition to affordable homes, Tucson also offers many educational opportunities. One of the city’s largest employers, the University of Arizona offers a wide variety of programs to provide one of the best educations its students can receive in the world.