Set less than a mile south of California and the Colorado River, Historic Downtown in the Historic North End is one of Yuma's most popular areas for its community venues, local businesses and nearby parks. “Not a lot of homes go up for sale. It’s a walkable downtown that’s getting more revived,” says Noemi Q. Loroña, a Realtor with My Yuma Realty LLC and a Yuma local. As a city, Yuma was founded in 1913, but the downtown area came into prominence with early Spanish and American settlers throughout the 14th to 19th centuries as a trading outpost and ferry crossing. Today, the community remains popular as a shopping, dining and entertainment destination for Yuma locals. 20th-century homes here are mostly set along sidewalk-lined streets in the neighborhood’s south, some next door to local businesses, like antique stores, coffee shops and family-owned restaurants. The neighborhood’s within a mile of 19th-century architecture at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park and swimming and hiking along the Colorado River in Gateway Park, an oasis on summer days when temperatures regularly top 100 degrees. Area houses of worship include First United Methodist Church, The Hope Center and The Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ.
Downtown Yuma welcomes visitors with iconic neon signage.
Like many main streets, Historic Downtown Yuma is walkable and invites interaction.
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Spaces to relax and play
In the neighborhood’s west, Marcus Park has a covered playground, playing field and picnic tables; there’s also a public swimming pool where community classes, like Aqua Zumba, are offered. Gateway Park is less than a mile north of the neighborhood, known for its beachy shores along the Colorado River with picnic tables, a playground and fishing docks where folks cast their lines for largemouth bass, channel catfish and tilapia. “When it’s hot, it’s nice to soak in the river,” Loroña says. The park’s also popular for jogging and cycling along the paved trail that follows the river.
Gateway Park includes fishing docks for anglers to enjoy the Colorado River.
Marcus Pool is suitable for children and offers a family-friendly environment.
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Local shopping and dining in Yuma’s historic downtown
For groceries, residents head to Del Sol Market in the neighborhood’s northwest, but shopping and dining are mostly concentrated in the neighborhood’s north around Main Street. “There’s a lot of boutique specialty stores,” Loroña says. Locally owned stores include Kiwi’s Distinguished Pet Goods, Sunny’s Bookstore and Rebel and Rove, where folks can buy clothing and gifts from a curated selection. There’s also plenty of restaurants and coffee shops, like Cafecito, where locals might order a pastry or espresso brewed with locally sourced beans. “They also sell breakfast and cocktails. My husband and I actually got married there because the patio was so pretty,” Loroña says. For a bite to eat, Loroña recommends Lute’s Casino, a family-owned restaurant, bar and pool hall that can be traced back to 1901, when the building was constructed; its signature dish, Lute’s Special, is a loaded hot dog and burger combination with hot sauce, served the same way since 1951. “If you want a greasy burger, that’s the best place. When you walk in there, it’s like a museum time capsule with the most interesting art. It’s an institution,” Loroña says. Lute’s Casino’s walls are lined with eclectic artwork and memorabilia that reflect Yuma’s frontier roots and cultural charm. In the summer, Lute’s Casino hosts jazz concerts on Fridays.
Rebel and Rove brings a posh vibe to Historic Downtown with modern twists on southwest classics.
Del Sol Market is one of a few grocery options for residents of Historic Downtown Yuma.
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Exploring local art and architecture
Less than a mile east, locals can volunteer their time as tour guides or handypersons at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, which was an operational prison from 1876 to 1909. Today, parkgoers explore the 19th-century architecture and frontier-era relics while learning about Yuma's history. Nearby, The Church was built in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Characterized by its Mission Revival-style architecture, stained-glass windows and crystal chandeliers, The Church is a popular venue for events like intimate concerts and parties. Along Main Street, the Yuma Art Center and historic Yuma Theater host a year-round schedule of events and performances, including theatrical productions and galleries featuring local artists. The center also offers community classes, like street photography and wheel throwing.
The Yuma Theater supplies locals with stage productions and entertainment.
Yuma Territorial Prison Park in Yuma, AZ has a museum displaying its fascinating history.
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20th-century homes downtown
In Historic Downtown in the Historic North End’s south, residential streets are laid out on a grid and lined with sidewalks, dotted by the occasional palm tree or low-water planting. Most homes here are bungalows or ranch-style built during the early to late 20th-century; some have Pueblo- or Spanish Revival-style features, like tan stucco finishes and exterior archways. Some local homes have been renovated with new plumbing or kitchen furnishings, and most have two to four bedrooms, as well as easy-care landscaping on dirt-packed and concrete lots ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 square feet, though there are a handful of grass lawns. Street parking and concrete driveways leading to attached carports are typical, and features like covered patios, porches and private pools are sought-after. Prices typically range from $150,000 to $400,000, depending on a home’s size and features. There are also a handful of apartment complexes in the area, including centrally located La Fiesta Apartments.
Ranch homes with Spanish flare make up a significant portion of the housing stock in Historic Downtown Yuma.
Historic Downtown Yuma offers a climate suitable for maintaining palms and other exotic landscaping.
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Getting around Yuma
The neighborhood is bordered east by Interstate 8, which merges two miles south with Route 95; the latter leads 26 miles southwest to the U.S./Mexico border in San Luis. Most residents drive to get around Yuma, but residential streets are sidewalk-lined and bike-friendly. Yuma County Area Transit buses stop along Main Street. Yuma Regional Medical Center is about 4 miles southwest, and Yuma International Airport is 5 miles south.
Championship basketball at Yuma High
Local kids may attend Roosevelt Elementary, Fourth Avenue Junior High and Yuma High, all of which receive a C-minus rating from Niche and are clustered around South 6th Avenue, the neighborhood’s western border. At Yuma High, students may take dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Arizona Western College. Yuma High also offers a robust athletic department; for instance, the boys’ basketball team won the 2023-24 state finals, their seventh state championship.
Fourth Avenue Junior High School has approximately 356 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
Yuma High School was established in 1909, making it the oldest high school in Yuma.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,465
Median Age
36
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,702
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,328
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.1%
College Graduates
7.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
38.3%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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