Suburban living near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Set 6 miles northeast of the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, the residential subdivision of Cresta Gila Estates is known for its late 20th-century single-family homes near local schools, shopping and dining. "This is a very small, family-oriented community," says Yovana Badilla, a Realtor with The Realty Agency and a Yuma local. Set along sidewalk-lined streets, the homes here tend to be larger and priced higher than those in nearby communities, like Cielo Verde and Ocotillo. Terraces Park offers recreation a mile southwest, and local businesses, Walmart and fast-food chains are found about 3 miles southeast along East 32nd Street. Area houses of worship include Stone Ridge Church, and the overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Cresta Gila Estates is six miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
Most homes in Cresta Gila Estates have multi-car garages and desert landscaping.
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Late 20th-century homes with spacious desert lots
Cresta Gila Estate's sidewalk-lined streets are laid out on a grid, and desert landscaping features low-water plantings like cacti. "Homes here are mostly single-story, built between 1990 and 2000,” says Sam Azar, a Realtor with Realty Executives who has over 20 years' experience. Late 20th-century Spanish Revival- and Pueblo-style homes have three or four bedrooms, attached garages, and lots that range from 11,000 to 20,000 square feet, which Badilla says are considered large in Yuma; prices typically range from $450,000 to $650,000, largely depending on lot size. Custom-built homes offer features like private pools, multi-car garages and covered patios; prices range from $650,000 to $800,000, depending on a home's size and features.
Some homes in Cresta Gila Estates have swimming pools and large backyards,.
Home prices in Cresta Gila Estates range from 450,000 to 650,000 dollars.
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Local schools within 2 miles of Cresta Gila Estates
Local kids may start school at Desert Mesa Elementary, rated B-minus by Niche, before moving on to Castle Dome Middle, rated C-plus. At the B-minus-rated Gila Ridge High, students can take dual enrollment courses and earn college credit from Arizona Western College. All three public schools and the college are within 2 miles south, along East 24th Street.
Family nights at the Yuma Readiness and Community Center
A half mile south of the neighborhood, the Yuma Readiness and Community Center is an all-purpose building for community classes, events and sports; activities include indoor pickleball and family board game and art nights. Terraces Park, a mile southwest, offers a grassy field and an open-air playground, while Ocotillo Park, 3 miles southeast, has a basketball court, multi-use field and covered playground.
Shopping and dining along East 32nd Street
Cresta Gila Estates is entirely residential, but within 3 miles, there's shopping and dining along East 32nd Street. At the Cielo Verde retail plaza, there are fast-food chains like Del Taco and Panda Express, a Walmart for groceries, and several local businesses, including Paws & Tails Pet Supply Store and Debbie’s Freedom Tobacco & Cigar. Also at the retail plaza, locally owned eatery A Touch of Thai serves authentic Thai cuisine like spicy scallops and pad ka-prow (stir fry with fresh basil, Thai chilis and bamboo shoots). For a casual night out, Carnitas El Taste offers made-from-scratch Mexican favorites and happy hour drinks in a colorful, social setting.
Residents of Cresta Gila Estates love the authentic Mexican cuisine at Carnitas El Taste.
A Walmart is also nearby Cresta Gila Estates for groceries and more.
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Over 20,000 visitors attend the annual MCAS Yuma Airshow
In March, the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma hosts the annual MCAS Yuma Airshow, a fundraiser for the local military community that's attended by over 20,000 people each year. The show's main events are aerobatic displays by experienced pilots, but there are also exhibits of vintage and modern aircraft, from helicopters to fighter jets. More annual events are held throughout the year in downtown Yuma, 8 miles west. In January, the Medjool Date Festival celebrates this popular local crop with fresh samples from area growers, and appearances by celebrity chefs. During the BBQ & Brew Festival in February, participants compete in a barbecue cook-off while festivalgoers enjoy sweet and savory aromas, craft beers and live country music.
Getting around Yuma
Interstate 8 is less than a mile south via Araby Road, leading 6 miles southwest to MCAS Yuma, and about 8 miles northwest to downtown Yuma. Locals typically drive to get around, but Yuma County Area Transit buses stop along Araby Road. Yuma International Airport is 6 miles southeast, and Yuma Regional Medical Center is about 9 miles west.
Residents of Cresta Gila Estates can commute using the public transit system.
In suburban Cresta Gila Estates, residents enjoy convenience to parks, schools and dining.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
345
Median Age
38
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,344
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,212
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.3%
Advanced Degrees
16.6%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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