Why Live in Foothills
Foothills in Douglas, Arizona, is known for its spacious brick ranch-style homes, typically built in the 1990s, offering more square footage and larger lots compared to neighboring areas like Clawson and Pirtleville. Homes here are generally situated on half-acre lots, providing ample outdoor space. The neighborhood's housing market is limited, with properties selling quickly, often in about half the time of the national average. Local amenities include Mexican restaurants such as El Chef and La Fiesta Café, and nearby grocery options like Dollar General and Family Dollar. For larger shopping needs, residents often visit the Walmart Supercenter on Pan American Avenue. The Cochise County Fairgrounds, located just north of Douglas, host various events throughout the year, including the annual fair in September. Foothills features several parks, including Airport Park on the east side, which offers open spaces for sports, and Eighth Street Veterans Memorial Park on the south side, equipped with a baseball field, basketball court, and pool. The Swisshelm Mountains, about 20 miles north, provide hiking opportunities, while the Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge offers over 2,700 acres of natural beauty. The neighborhood is small and walkable, though most residents drive due to the limited sidewalks. Douglas Municipal Airport is nearby, with minimal noise impact, and Tucson International Airport is approximately 120 miles away for commercial flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foothills a good place to live?
Foothills is a good place to live. Foothills is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Foothills has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 38. The average household income is $75,848 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20% of residents. A majority of residents in Foothills are home owners, with 23.8% of residents renting and 76.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Foothills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Foothills neighborhood guide.
Is Foothills, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Foothills, AZ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Foothills?
The median home price in Foothills is $460,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Foothills. The average household income in Foothills is $76K.
What are the best public schools in Foothills?
The best public schools that serve Foothills are:
What are the best private schools in Foothills?
The best private schools that serve Foothills are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Foothills, Douglas, AZ?
The most popular zip codes in Foothills, Douglas, AZ include
85607,
85617 and
85603.
Home Trends in Foothills, AZ
On average, homes in Foothills, Douglas sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Foothills, Douglas over the last 12 months is $466,000.
Median Sale Price
$466,000
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%