Economics

You might call it the land of opportunity. The White Mountains in general–and Show Low in particular–offer limitless potential for economic growth and development.

Here are just a few reasons why:

• The White Mountain region is poised to become the hottest real estate growth market in rural Arizona for the next quarter century.
• It is the center of a trade area that extends from Heber-Overgaard on the west, the Four Corners area on the north, western New Mexico on the east, and to the Salt River on the south, serving more than 139,000 people.
• The rapid growth of retail business in the region includes the planned development of a Wal-Mart Supercenter located just 45 minutes from the existing Show Low Wal-Mart; a Lowe’s Home Improvement store coming soon to Show Low, complementing the town’s Home Depot store; new and expanding furniture stores, appliance outlets and other retail businesses.
• Show Low is at the crossroads of three major highways and within minutes of three others, including I-40, the most heavily traveled east-west highway in the U.S.
• Show Low’s growth is not constrained by developable area, water quality or quantity, multiple transportation links, or high land costs.
• Abundant opportunities exist for new service sector businesses, including a variety of personal service enterprises, restaurants, specialty stores and other ventures to meet the needs of the growing population.