The period of late fall through early spring usually reflects a distinctive character in town as the population tends to fluctuate at this time of year. Typically retirees and folks with second winter homes, otherwise known as snowbirds, will relocate to the desert to escape the harsh winter climate of their primary homes.

Minutes away from affordable homes in Tucson are plenty of attractions that showcase the city’s Old West heritage. Film buffs can visit Old Tucson Studios, the site of many westerns, including Rio Bravo and Three Amigos! The Arizona Historical Society also displays artifacts of settler life in Arizona before statehood in 1912.