Ideally, it'd be my home-base to afford a good amount of nomading. Low taxes, low cost of living, excellent food scene (UN City of Gastronomy), and a great craft beer/wine/whiskey scene to boot.
It's not perfect, though. You can acclimate to the summer heat if you put the time in, and you'd be rewarded with our amazing monsoon thunderstorms.
Our college sports team is seemingly in a constant downward spiral. But the University is second only to Raytheon/Air Force in power and influence.
There's a fair amount of gentrification happening; as the case with anywhere, there are good spots and less so great spots crime wise.
But having lived short-term in various places around the country, Tucson is always my home. Happy to answer any questions you may have.