Cathedral Rock from Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing
Sedona consists of two main areas. The area that encompasses the City of Sedona (zip 86336) and the area that is in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. The second area is known as Big Park and the Village of Oak Creek (86351). Both have a Sedona address.
Sedona is one of Arizona’s top vacation resort, recreation, retirement living and art centers. The area is the #2 most visited location in Arizona, only behind the Grand Canyon. It’s location at the mouth of breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon and in the center of Arizona’s renowned Red Rock Country provides breath-taking panoramas, a mild climate, a great deal of sunshine coupled with clean, fresh air. The entire city is surrounded by the Coconino National Forest. Sedona was founded in 1902, and incorporated in 1988, the city was named for Sedona Schnebly, an earlier settler and wife of the local Postman. Sedona is spread among two north central Arizona counties, Coconino and Yavapai. Most of the Sedona population lives in Yavapai County.
Founded: 1902
Incorporated: 1988
Elevation: 4,500
Population Estimate 2013:
— City of Sedona * 10,990
— Village of Oak Creek & Big Park * 6,825
Located in Coconino County and Yavapai County
Phoenix: 119 miles
Tucson: 230 miles
Las Vegas 281 miles
Nearby Highways: Highway I-17, State Route 179, State Route 89A
Population 1990 * 2000 * 2008
Sedona (Coconino) N/A * N/A * 3,140
Sedona (Yavapai) N/A * N/A * 8,233
Sedona (Total) 7,720 * 10,192 * 11,373
Coconino County 96,591 * 116,320 * 135,614
Yavapai County 107,714 * 167,517 * 227,348
Tourism is Sedona’s economic basis, with the National Forest Service estimating over 3.5 million tourists to the region each year. Sedona’s small town personality is preserved with a variety of small owner-operated businesses serving visitors and also the local community. Visitor awareness has stimulated retirement and vacation home purchase and construction, creating one of the most viable real estate marketplaces within the nation.
County Employment 2008
Government 12,800
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 12,600
Educational and Health Services 10,100
Leisure and Hospitality 8,400
Mining and Construction 8,300
Professional and Business Services 4,200
Manufacturing 3,100
Financial Activities 2,500
Other Services 2,000
Information 600
Sedona delivers something for everyone, top notch resorts & hotels along with small family operated hotels, stylish bed and breakfasts, fine dining establishments, exceptional shops and varied galleries. The pure beauty of the region can make sightseeing and hiking, golf and tennis all seasons activities. Visitors might take a jeep tour into the high desert or check out the red rock monoliths from a horse or hot air balloon. Red Rock Crossing has been showcased within quite a few movies. Additional attractions include Slide Rock State Park, Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Sedona Arts Center and Tlaquepaque, a Mexican-style arts and crafts village. Highway 89A through Oak Creek Canyon was named by Rand-McNally as one of the most breathtaking drives in the United States.
When you live in Sedona, where do you shop?
Grocery Stores:
West Sedona – Safeway, Bashas, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers. Sedona also has a Farmers Market and a CSA is in nearby Cornville.
Village of Oak Creek: Clarks Market
Cottonwood: Walmart, Frys (Kroegers), Safeway, Food City
Department Stores:
Sedona: Ace Hardware, Beals, Probuild
Cottonwood: Walmart, JC Pennys, Home Depot
Flagstaff: Sams Club, Walmart, Home Depot, Flagstaff Mall
Prescott: Costco, Sams Club, Trader Joes, Lowes, Home Depot
Specialist regularly visit from Flagstaff. Flagstaff is a 45 minute drive.
Sedona: ER and small medical center, Urgent Care
Cottonwood: Verde Valley Medical Center with Helicopter
Sedona Red Rock High School The Scorpions. Our daughter graduated from SRRHS. Great High School experience.
West Sedona School – K-8.
Big Park Community School – K-8Sedona Charter School
The listings below are arranged by days on market. The newest homes are first. This list is updated automatically.
Desirable corner townhouse bordering private land affording it a feeling of openness and privacy, makes this an ideal location. Some of the improvements include granite...
STUNNING RED ROCK VIEWS! Really . . . just look at the photos! This home is so much more than you see from the road. One-of-a-kind property. You must see to believe. The ...
This 3 Bedroom Mescal Floor Plan offers a spacious Great Room and optional Den with grand sized Kitchen with a full size back Patio to enjoy the great outdoors of Sedona....
Brand New, lock and leave, low maintenance, luxury Townhome. This is an ideal ''turn-key'' home with virtually no maintenance and super low HOA fee. Fiber optic ready, no...
This modern 3 Bedroom Mescal Floor Plan offers a spacious Great Room and optional Den with grand sized Kitchen, full size back Patio to enjoy the great outdoors of Sedona...
