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PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES The economy of Greer is heavily oriented toward serving tourists and recreation seekers, as well as area summer homeowners. With more than 90 percent employment in the trade and services sector, Greer's tourist-related activities provide substantial opportunities for area residents. Local sources estimate roughly 200,000 people visit the Greer area from July through September.

Summer is the height of the tourist season, but winter sporting activities now draw increasing numbers of enthusiasts. Greer is fast becoming a year-round destination point as people discover the beauty of Arizona’s high-country and the renewing pleasure of having four seasons from which to choose outdoor recreational activities.

The Greer Cross Country Ski Trails, along with Sunrise Park Resort, a winter sports complex 18 miles from Greer, are attracting skiers from Arizona and adjoining states with their well-developed slopes and facilities. Some residents also travel to Show Low, Pinetop, Springerville or Eagar for employment.

Community Profile

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Population

    
1980
1990
1998
2000
2006
Greer
Apache County
Arizona
150
52,108
2,716,546
100
61,591
3,665,228
127*
65,350
4,764,025
N/A
69,423
5,130,632
N/A
73,775
6,044,985
Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security and U.S. Census Bureau.
* 1998 estimate projected from county population growth rates.
    

Greer Labor Force Data*

    
1980
1990
1998
2000
2006
Civilian Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
2,398
2,045
353
14.7%
2,109
1,745
364
17.3%
2,306
1,970
336
14.6%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Source: Eagar/Springerville Census Division figures.
* Labor Force includes estimates based on county data for surrounding area. 1998 figures based on local estimate.
    

Growth Indicators

    
1990
1997
1998
2000
2006
Postal Receipts ($)*
School Enrollment**
Net Assessed Valuation ($)***
14,549
2,179
3,679,067
40,061
1,953
5,118,156
39,912
1,892
6,021,916
N/A
N/A
7,900,000
N/A
N/A
9,800,000
* Postal Receipts are for fiscal year.
** Round Valley Unified School District.
*** Greer Fire District.
    

Property Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Valuation

    
1990
1997
1998
2000
2006
AZ State Tax
Community College
Flood Control (Cnty.)
Library
County Fire District
Jail
County
$0.47
0.11
0.22
0.03
0.01

0.92
$0.00
0.35
0.00
0.10
0.04
0.11
1.24
$0.00
0.33
0.00
0.12
0.04
0.16
1.44
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
County Total
School District
Greer Fire District
$1.76
3.62
0.80
$1.85
5.35
0.82
$2.09
5.44
1.05
$1.91
5.71
1.34
$2.79
4.07
1.58
Total
$6.18
$8.02
$8.58
$8.96
$8.44
Source: Arizona Tax Research Foundation.
Note: Property tax in Arizona is based on assessed valuation which is 10 percent of market value for residential property. Average tax rate on homes in Arizona before exemptions and rebates is 1.3% of market value.
    

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