Move To These 10 Towns In Arizona If You Wanna Get Away From It All
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Monica Spencer
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Is the city starting to get to you? All that noise, pollution, and the constant barrage of people can get to one’s nerves pretty quickly. If you’re seeking a life change that will quiet everything down, then you might want to consider moving to one of these little Arizona towns. We’re going to look at towns with a population of less than 10,000, many of which are surrounded by Arizona’s beautiful nature.
This little mountain town sits at the edge of the White Mountains with a population of just 145. I think this town is the perfect start to our list because it is tiny, quiet, and surrounded by some beautiful forest that is visited far less often than other areas of the state.
Nestled in the curves of the Mules Mountains, this old mining town in southeastern Arizona has a population of 5,575 and its historic status makes this a picturesque spot to settle down if you don’t mind the tourism.
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If you really want life to slow down, Clarkdale might be the town for you. It has a population of not quite 4,100, has few commercial areas, and its location along the Verde River means you’ll find a variety of wildlife walking nearby.
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If you really want to get away from it all, then you might want to pack your bags for Fredonia. This town of 1,314 sits in the Arizona Strip as the northernmost town and is pretty secluded from the rest of the state. Plus, you get some fantastic views like this above.
This mining town doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves for its history and hilly, arid scenery. The town has a population of 7,532 and life here can be pretty quiet.
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Okay, if your life goal is to wake up on a chilly fall morning and see this out your window, then you should probably consider moving to Munds Park. This town of 631 sits 21 miles south of Flagstaff and the best part is that most people tend to drive right past this town in favor of Flag or Sedona.
This town sits almost an hour north of Tucson on the northern side of the Santa Catalinas and is a pretty quiet little spot. It has a population of 3,686 and who could say no to seeing this view of Mount Lemmon every day?
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If living in a tiny mountain town sounds more like your style of living then you might want to give Strawberry a try. It sits right along the Mogollon Rim, has a population of 960, and is pretty quiet even when the tourists are in town.
If living in a picturesque Western town is how you always imagined spending your golden years, then Wickenburg would be up your alley. This town has a population of 6,363 and will help you reconnect with Arizona’s historic side.
So, which of these towns would you want to move to? If you want to see another fantastic little town, we suggest reading up on Tubac in You’ll Never Forget A Visit To One Of The Oldest Towns In Arizona.
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