Set in western Yuma, the residential suburb of Cibola Heights offers a convenient location, within a mile of community parks and schools. “The area’s especially popular because of all the schools within walking distance,” says Matias Rosales, a Realtor with Realty One Group Gateway and over 15 years of local experience. It’s common to see local kids out riding their bikes to nearby Sunrise Optimist Park, or playing basketball in their driveways. Cibola Heights is greener and leafier than most Yuma neighborhoods, with plenty of manicured lawns and shade trees lining the sidewalks, and the CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Area houses of worship include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and shopping and dining are within 2 miles along the West 16th Street shopping corridor.
Cibola Heights is near many parks and schools in Yuma City.
Cibola Heights is full of quite and safe streets.
1/2
Modest 21st-century homes with palm trees and cacti
Set along sidewalk-lined streets laid out on a grid, Cibola Heights’ 21st-century homes are mostly ranch-style with modest porticos, concrete driveways and either attached garages or carports. There are also a few Spanish Revival-style homes with archways and columned porches. Both styles have three to four bedrooms, 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of living space, and lots of 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. Most yards feature grassy lawns, palm trees and low-water plantings like cacti and rosewood, while some have concrete patios or dirt-packed landscaping. Prices range from about $250,000 to $350,000, depending on a home’s size.
It's common to find homes with large front yards in Cibola Heights.
Cibola Heights is full of large two story homes.
1/2
Academic and athletic opportunities at Yuma schools
Local kids may attend Valley Horizon Elementary, rated C-minus by Niche, before moving on to Centennial Middle, rated C-plus. Teens can attend the B-minus-rated Cibola High, which offers a robust athletics department including swim, golf and tennis; in 2023-24, the girls’ volleyball team finished second in the state championship. Cibola High also offers career and technical education courses, like business management, nursing and automotive technologies.
Getting around Yuma
Residential streets are sidewalk-lined, and Yuma County Area Transit buses stop along Avenue C, but locals typically drive to get around. Route 95 is found about 2 miles northeast and leads 22 miles southwest to the U.S./Mexico border in San Luis. Yuma Regional Medical Center is about 3 miles east, and Yuma International Airport is about 6 miles southeast.
Cibola Heights is the perfect place to live a quite suburban life.
Cibola Heights has great public transportation thanks to the Y Cat.
1/2
Beating the summer heat
Just northwest of Cibola Heights, the tree-lined Sunrise Optimist Park is the neighborhood spot for dog walkers, morning joggers and family fun, with a playground, playing field and paved walking path. Next to Cibola High’s softball fields, there's a sprawling disc golf course. Summer temperatures in Yuma regularly top 100 degrees, and Cibola Heights residents can beat the heat at Valley Aquatic Center’s swimming pool and waterslide, less than a half-mile north. Rosales says West Wetlands Park, about 5 miles northeast, attracts visitors from the whole city; here, locals can cast their lines in fishing ponds for catfish and trout while kids play on the castle-themed playground, which community volunteers helped to build.
Residents in Cibola Heights love going to the Colorado River for a quick swim.
The Valley Aquatic Center offers a pool and water slides in Yuma.
1/2
Shopping and dining within a mile
There's a large shopping plaza at the intersection of West 16th Street/Avenue B, about a mile northeast, with a Food City grocery store, some fast-food chains and a few local restaurants. Rosales recommends Tomo Sushi for their Asian-fusion fare, like deep fried sushi rolls. A mile south of Cibola Heights, there’s more shopping and dining along the West 24th Street shopping corridor. Residents might start their day with a matcha tea or bagel from Sunkissed Coffeehouse and end the night watching the game with a craft beer at Brewer’s, a sports bar and restaurant.
Mostly Muffins serves fresh coffee in Cibola Heights.
Prison Hill Brewing Company serves fresh beers near Cibola Heights.
1/2
Entertainment in downtown Yuma
Downtown Yuma’s about 6 miles northeast, and popular year-round for its local businesses, art venues and festivals. Each February, the two-day BBQ & Brew Festival is a local tradition where chefs set up shop and showcase their unique recipes to compete in the annual cook-off competition while festivalgoers enjoy barbeque fare like smoked brisket, ribs and chicken. Also downtown, the Yuma Arts Center offers community classes in dance, painting and other creative pursuits, and showcases work by both local and visiting artists.
Just a short drive from Cibola Heights you can find a collection of stores on Main St.
Downtown Yuma is just a short drive from Cibola Heights.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Sam Azar,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Sunrise Optimist Recreational Complex
Valley Aquatic Center
Transit
Airport
Yuma International
13 min drive
Bus
Avenue C & 20th Street
Bus
Avenue C & 21st Lane
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cibola Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cibola Heights, Yuma sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cibola Heights, Yuma over the last 12 months is $275,760, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$279,900
Median Single Family Price
$279,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$279,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
77
Median Year Built
2002
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,306
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Sam Azar,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
877
Median Age
30
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,244
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,888
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
