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Town in Arizona
Current Resident: One thing I love about Florence, Arizona is the small-town feel it has. People are friendly, and there are many places in this town where you will see familiar faces. I know all of my neighbors and they are very kind people. I see them walking their dogs outside and they say hello. Often, I walk my dog or ride my bike, and they stop me to have a conversation. I go to the grocery store and recognize the cashiers and the patrons. In Florence, we have a local Sprout's farmers market and I love spending my time there. I would like to see more diversity in this town. It is majority white, and I would feel much more comfortable and connected if there were more people belonging to marginalized identities here.... Read 34 reviews
Population 25,356
#1 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
Town in Arizona,
34 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says One thing I love about Florence, Arizona is the small-town feel it has. People are friendly, and there are many places in this town where you will see familiar faces. I know all of my neighbors and....
One thing I love about Florence, Arizona is the small-town feel it has. People are friendly, and there are many places in this town where you will see familiar faces. I know all of my neighbors and....
Read 34 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 25,356,
Suburb of Phoenix, AZ
Current Resident: My husband and I grew up here. Gilbert is a clean city with clean people. I have read comments about a lack of diversity and complaints about those that are Mormon. Gilbert is known for being a wonderful place to live. That obviously has to do with the residents! Why not get to know the people that live here instead of judging everyone? FYI, there are double the amount of Catholics in Gilbert than Mormons, and other Christian religions are a higher percentage than Mormons too. The Mormons are just actively involved in their religion and their communities. That is a great thing for a city! The reason I did not give my rating five stars is because Gilbert has changed too much! There used to be open space and beautiful farm fields. Now there are ugly apartment complexes on every corner and too many people have moved here from other states. We do not want our community inundated with Californians. The reason why Gilbert was so special is being changed by outsiders.... Read 1,226 reviews
Population 262,249
#2 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
Suburb of Phoenix, AZ,
1226 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My husband and I grew up here. Gilbert is a clean city with clean people. I have read comments about a lack of diversity and complaints about those that are Mormon. Gilbert is known for being a....
My husband and I grew up here. Gilbert is a clean city with clean people. I have read comments about a lack of diversity and complaints about those that are Mormon. Gilbert is known for being a....
Read 1226 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 262,249,
Current Resident: I have lived in chandler almost 14 years and I love it! Chandler is such a caring community and truly does for the people. The lifestyle, environment, and citizens in Chandler really build onto the strong city in our community. Not only are a schools A+ and #1 for Football (Go Wolves 4-Peat), but so much support and love from the community truly makes it happen. I honestly am going to live in Arizona my whole life and I wouldn't want to live in any other city than Chandler. Uptown and Downtown Chandler have some of the best hot-spots like restaurants, bars, and awesome hangout places. Chandler is such a pretty city that I love living in!... Read 1,003 reviews
Population 272,439
#3 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
1003 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in chandler almost 14 years and I love it! Chandler is such a caring community and truly does for the people. The lifestyle, environment, and citizens in Chandler really build onto the....
I have lived in chandler almost 14 years and I love it! Chandler is such a caring community and truly does for the people. The lifestyle, environment, and citizens in Chandler really build onto the....
Read 1003 reviews.
Population: 272,439,
Catholic High School
Private School•
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA•
9-12
DC Prep Public Charter Schools
School District•
WASHINGTON, DC
Wakefield School
THE PLAINS, VA•
PK, K-12
Current Resident: Queen Creek is an amazing town full of wonderful country community. This area is a great combination of rising small town businesses and old town fields and farming. It has a great access to the San Tan Mountains for hiking, but also connections to the busier towns like Gilbert and Chandler. If someone is looking for a place to settle in Arizona, Queen Creek is definitely the place to go!... Read 245 reviews
Population 57,728
#4 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
245 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Queen Creek is an amazing town full of wonderful country community. This area is a great combination of rising small town businesses and old town fields and farming. It has a great access to the San....
Queen Creek is an amazing town full of wonderful country community. This area is a great combination of rising small town businesses and old town fields and farming. It has a great access to the San....
Read 245 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 57,728,
Current Resident: I believe Litchfield Park provides a safe and cozy space to call home. I moved to the area with my parents in the fall of 2022 and fell in love with the warm welcoming environment of the suburb and it's beautiful scenery. Each neighborhood is carefully crafted and taken care of, looking fresh and clean at all times. It is refreshing for an Arizona suburb, Litchfield Park has so much to offer for people of all ages from easily accessible and safe walkways to parks, restaurants and cafes!... Read 82 reviews
Population 6,656
#5 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
82 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I believe Litchfield Park provides a safe and cozy space to call home. I moved to the area with my parents in the fall of 2022 and fell in love with the warm welcoming environment of the suburb and....
I believe Litchfield Park provides a safe and cozy space to call home. I moved to the area with my parents in the fall of 2022 and fell in love with the warm welcoming environment of the suburb and....
Read 82 reviews.
Population: 6,656,
Current Resident: I have lived in Apache Junction for the past 7 or 8 years now. We are relatively close to the mountain, which is definitely a plus, but it really depends on what part of AJ you live in. For example, the house around the corner from mine is a crack house, but my Aunt's house is on the base of the Superstition Mountains, with a spectacular view and no real bothers. There is only one public school in Apache Junction; Apache Junction High School, which I also attended. This high school is neither good nor terrible, and if I could, my hypothetical children would never attend the school. Overall, though, AJ is a good town. There are plenty of places to shop, and the mall is only a 20-minute drive. The streets are pretty quiet during the night, although I would watch out for "snowbirds" no matter the time of day. Snowbirds are elderly people who come to Arizona when their main residence gets cold. For the most part, these people don't know how to drive and are a danger on the road.... Read 60 reviews
Population 38,311
#6 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
60 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Apache Junction for the past 7 or 8 years now. We are relatively close to the mountain, which is definitely a plus, but it really depends on what part of AJ you live in. For example,....
I have lived in Apache Junction for the past 7 or 8 years now. We are relatively close to the mountain, which is definitely a plus, but it really depends on what part of AJ you live in. For example,....
Read 60 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 38,311,
Current Resident: I love living in Anthem as it is a very family oriented and child friendly community and environment. There a lots of pocket parks easily accessible from just about any neighborhood, walking and biking trails, community center with exercise area, rock wall, pool and kids water park, splash pads in the community and a lot of local resources that make it easy to live, work and play without having to travel far. It is a well maintained community that is very aesthetically pleasing as well. We love living here!... Read 103 reviews
Population 22,750
#7 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
103 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Anthem as it is a very family oriented and child friendly community and environment. There a lots of pocket parks easily accessible from just about any neighborhood, walking and....
I love living in Anthem as it is a very family oriented and child friendly community and environment. There a lots of pocket parks easily accessible from just about any neighborhood, walking and....
Read 103 reviews.
Population: 22,750,
Current Resident: Peoria is a peaceful and quiet suburb just north of Phoenix. Peoria is an excellent place to raise a family and the education in Peoria is one of the best in Arizona! Outside of that, Peoria also has a lot of things to do and amazing restaurants to try out! Some of the note worthy places to check out in Peoria would have to be Lake Pleasent and Rio Vista park, which is located just off of Thunderbird and the 101 on the West side of town. Peoria is not too far away from central Phoenix and is a great place for those to get property in a safe suburban neighborhood without being too far away from work!... Read 657 reviews
Population 187,733
#8 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
657 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Peoria is a peaceful and quiet suburb just north of Phoenix. Peoria is an excellent place to raise a family and the education in Peoria is one of the best in Arizona! Outside of that, Peoria also has....
Peoria is a peaceful and quiet suburb just north of Phoenix. Peoria is an excellent place to raise a family and the education in Peoria is one of the best in Arizona! Outside of that, Peoria also has....
Read 657 reviews.
Population: 187,733,
Current Resident: The area is growing rapidly and that is both good and bad. Good as more businesses are opening to accommodate the population that is there and bad as the population still grows faster and makes travel to other jobs and businesses slower than you wish. The water is very hard, typical of AZ, and the water company is only slightly less corrupt than JR water company ran it. Houses are typical of boom builds and require significant maintenance even being just 20 years old. Prices are overly inflated for housing and gasoline is commonly 20-30 cents more expensive than other parts of the valley. That all being said, it is quieter than other suburbs, most of the people are good and kind, and the worst restaurants have left the area for lack of customers who refuse to eat at filthy holes. There is a decent variety of foods available, mostly service jobs but plenty of them, and a pleasant drive down to Tucson through Oro Valley instead of by the I-10.... Read 198 reviews
Population 96,127
#9 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
198 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The area is growing rapidly and that is both good and bad. Good as more businesses are opening to accommodate the population that is there and bad as the population still grows faster and makes...That all being said, it is quieter than other suburbs, most of the people are good and kind, and the worst restaurants have left the area for lack of customers who refuse to eat at filthy holes. ....
The area is growing rapidly and that is both good and bad. Good as more businesses are opening to accommodate the population that is there and bad as the population still grows faster and makes...That all being said, it is quieter than other suburbs, most of the people are good and kind, and the worst restaurants have left the area for lack of customers who refuse to eat at filthy holes. ....
Read 198 reviews.
Population: 96,127,
Current Resident: I have lived in Maricopa for 17 years now. When my family moved to this town was nothing but farmland and a grocery store. The population has grown from a few hundred to around 50000 residents; it has been amazing to watch Maricopa grow. Some of my points of interest within the town are the multi-sport complex (Coppersky) which provides residents with a gym, multiple sports fields, and an enormous park ground. All city events are at Coppersky; live music, food trucks, and carnival-like games are present for residents to enjoy. I always enjoy my time at these events because my family goes together, which makes for a great family outing. Unfortunately, there aren't any other places within Maricopa that provide the same experience. I would like to see more sit down restaurants and entertainment locations be constructed out here. Regardless of the lack of entertainment within the town, the city events provide an unforgettable experience and memories.... Read 152 reviews
Population 57,075
#10 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Phoenix Area.
152 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Maricopa for 17 years now. When my family moved to this town was nothing but farmland and a grocery store. The population has grown from a few hundred to around 50000 residents; it....
I have lived in Maricopa for 17 years now. When my family moved to this town was nothing but farmland and a grocery store. The population has grown from a few hundred to around 50000 residents; it....
Read 152 reviews.
Population: 57,075,
Current Resident: I love Buckeye! I moved here a few years ago, so I'm still relatively new, but I enjoyed the farm life, the greenery, the quietness, and the overall rural vibe of it all. Recently, though, the land has been replaced by houses and such, and that's fine and dandy (though I will miss the fields), but I think they should be plotting stores instead. They should also be working on widening the roads. They have so many homes being built, and are keeping the roads narrow? That won't do. Overall, Buckeye is fantastic, but I enjoyed it better before the pandemic.... Read 324 reviews
Population 89,711
324 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Buckeye! I moved here a few years ago, so I'm still relatively new, but I enjoyed the farm life, the greenery, the quietness, and the overall rural vibe of it all. Recently, though, the land....
I love Buckeye! I moved here a few years ago, so I'm still relatively new, but I enjoyed the farm life, the greenery, the quietness, and the overall rural vibe of it all. Recently, though, the land....
Read 324 reviews.
Population: 89,711,
Current Resident: I grew up in nearby Litchfield Park in the 80's/90's and had a few friends from the Clearwater Farms neighborhood in Citrus Park. I absolutely fell in love with the area and the rural lifestyle so when it came time to buy a place of my own and raise a family this is where we laid our roots. The homes are all unique and the streets are pedestrian and horse friendly. Our neighbors are true friends, supportive and vigilant. It's more than community it's a bond, like family we really watch out for each other out here. It has been amazing to raise children and teach them to grown their own food and raise their own livestock. The irrigation makes for big trees and green grass so it just has a different feel out here. The area around us is starting to grow rapidly. Developers have bought out the farm lands and are building high density tracts that are in stark contrast to the existing area, the orchards are all but disappeared but overall my experience here has been excellent.... Read 7 reviews
Population 5,640
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in nearby Litchfield Park in the 80's/90's and had a few friends from the Clearwater Farms neighborhood in Citrus Park. I absolutely fell in love with the area and the rural lifestyle so....
I grew up in nearby Litchfield Park in the 80's/90's and had a few friends from the Clearwater Farms neighborhood in Citrus Park. I absolutely fell in love with the area and the rural lifestyle so....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 5,640,
Current Resident: Overall, El Mirage is a fairly standard place to live with many amenities such as libraries and a community garden. It's a diverse community and there's always new experiences (and great food!) to enjoy. However, around holidays, residents tend to take a liking to setting off fireworks, often spanning the entire week. After a while you get used to it, but it's still a bit of an annoyance regardless.... Read 113 reviews
Population 35,410
113 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, El Mirage is a fairly standard place to live with many amenities such as libraries and a community garden. It's a diverse community and there's always new experiences (and great food!) to....
Overall, El Mirage is a fairly standard place to live with many amenities such as libraries and a community garden. It's a diverse community and there's always new experiences (and great food!) to....
Read 113 reviews.
Population: 35,410,
Current Resident: Affordable, peaceful, very safe. No kids! Yes. Adult community; very well kept. Not so much conservative as one thought. Diversity is starting to flow into town. Great to relax, play some golf, swim.... Read 8 reviews
Population 26,354
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Affordable, peaceful, very safe. No kids! Yes. Adult community; very well kept. Not so much conservative as one thought. Diversity is starting to flow into town. Great to relax, play some golf, swim..
Affordable, peaceful, very safe. No kids! Yes. Adult community; very well kept. Not so much conservative as one thought. Diversity is starting to flow into town. Great to relax, play some golf, swim..
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 26,354,
Current Resident: I have lived in Gold Canyon for 8 years, after moving from Easton, Maryland. While the switch in the region took a while to get used to, the beautiful views and friendly community made the transition smoother. Right under the Superstition Mountain is a town full of retirement folk and, of course, beautiful golf courses. The local shops make the town truly come together. Two years ago, I earned a job at the local coffee shop. This changed my outlook on Gold Canyon and allowed me to create multiple bonds with coworkers and coffee regulars.... Read 12 reviews
Population 11,233
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Gold Canyon for 8 years, after moving from Easton, Maryland. While the switch in the region took a while to get used to, the beautiful views and friendly community made the transition....
I have lived in Gold Canyon for 8 years, after moving from Easton, Maryland. While the switch in the region took a while to get used to, the beautiful views and friendly community made the transition....
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 11,233,
Current Resident: Goodyear is a fantastic place to live! The schools are great, the neighborhoods are true communities, and there are loads of development opportunities. Goodyear is the epitome of the suburbs, but only a short drive away from the mountains and the city.... Read 343 reviews
Population 93,651
343 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Goodyear is a fantastic place to live! The schools are great, the neighborhoods are true communities, and there are loads of development opportunities. Goodyear is the epitome of the suburbs, but....
Goodyear is a fantastic place to live! The schools are great, the neighborhoods are true communities, and there are loads of development opportunities. Goodyear is the epitome of the suburbs, but....
Read 343 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 93,651,
Current Resident: Casa Grande (a city not a suburb of Phoenix) is generally a safe place to live and ethnically diverse though the majority of people are white. There isn't as much to explore here as there is in the Phoenix Area but what makes this a nice city is that it is small in population (although, it is somewhat growing), it has nice mountains, and is a good place to live for those who are considering living in Arizona. What I would like to see change is maybe the cost of living and schooling. Also, this city is gets very hot in the summer and does not have a recycling program.... Read 183 reviews
Population 53,488
183 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Casa Grande (a city not a suburb of Phoenix) is generally a safe place to live and ethnically diverse though the majority of people are white. There isn't as much to explore here as there is in the....
Casa Grande (a city not a suburb of Phoenix) is generally a safe place to live and ethnically diverse though the majority of people are white. There isn't as much to explore here as there is in the....
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Population: 53,488,
Current Resident: Paradise found living in Fountain Hills! Just driving around town lifts your spirits. Beautiful scenery, walking the lake, great hiking, and the friendliest people! Away from traffic and the best shopping just a 15-minute drive away! Wish I had discovered it earlier!... Read 58 reviews
Population 23,639
58 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Paradise found living in Fountain Hills! Just driving around town lifts your spirits. Beautiful scenery, walking the lake, great hiking, and the friendliest people! Away from traffic and the best....
Paradise found living in Fountain Hills! Just driving around town lifts your spirits. Beautiful scenery, walking the lake, great hiking, and the friendliest people! Away from traffic and the best....
Read 58 reviews.
Population: 23,639,
City in Arizona
Current Resident: I really love Mesa, Arizona! Everything is about a 15 minute drive from where I live which makes it very convenient. Mesa is very family friendly and there is so much to do. My favorite things to do in Mesa are going to the lake or river. It is a very cheap and fun activity to stay cool during the hot summer months. The only thing I would change about Mesa is how many drug shops there are so it can be even more family friendly.... Read 1,651 reviews
Population 497,752
City in Arizona,
1651 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I really love Mesa, Arizona! Everything is about a 15 minute drive from where I live which makes it very convenient. Mesa is very family friendly and there is so much to do. My favorite things to do....
I really love Mesa, Arizona! Everything is about a 15 minute drive from where I live which makes it very convenient. Mesa is very family friendly and there is so much to do. My favorite things to do....
Read 1651 reviews.
Population: 497,752,
Current Resident: Small town vibes, with kind people. Community events are fun and down home feeling. Small mom and pop restaurants and stores are wonderful! I would like to see more of the vacant buildings used for some beneficial enjoyment of the community. Some buildings could use a makeover too.... Read 39 reviews
Population 13,347
39 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Small town vibes, with kind people. Community events are fun and down home feeling. Small mom and pop restaurants and stores are wonderful! I would like to see more of the vacant buildings used....
Small town vibes, with kind people. Community events are fun and down home feeling. Small mom and pop restaurants and stores are wonderful! I would like to see more of the vacant buildings used....
Read 39 reviews.
Population: 13,347,
Current Resident: New River is a great area with plenty of open space. It is far away from major roads, so there is not loud street noise. Neighbors are friendly but large areas of land mean that you aren't exactly close to them. The downside about living in New River is the commute. Because the area is so secluded, it is a bit of a drive to any area of significance. If you like being out of the hustle and bustle of the city and like your privacy or seclusion then New River might be right for you. As long as you can live with commuting to work, and wherever else you may need to go than living in New Rivers quite, safe and open area is perfect for you.... Read 12 reviews
Population 17,731
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says New River is a great area with plenty of open space. It is far away from major roads, so there is not loud street noise. Neighbors are friendly but large areas of land mean that you aren't exactly....
New River is a great area with plenty of open space. It is far away from major roads, so there is not loud street noise. Neighbors are friendly but large areas of land mean that you aren't exactly....
Population: 17,731,
Population 5,334
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 5,334,
Current Resident: Since living in surprise since 2004, I have seen this city grow and develop before my eyes. There has been constant improvements and new developments everywhere. There are public and charter schools and they have great programs. Surprise is a great place for you to raise your family because there are many things to do and nothing is too far away!... Read 524 reviews
Population 141,875
524 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Since living in surprise since 2004, I have seen this city grow and develop before my eyes. There has been constant improvements and new developments everywhere. There are public and charter schools....
Since living in surprise since 2004, I have seen this city grow and develop before my eyes. There has been constant improvements and new developments everywhere. There are public and charter schools....
Read 524 reviews.
Population: 141,875,
Current Resident: It's a great place to live and raise a family! It's a quickly growing area with many lovely restaurants and shopping nearby, and a wonderful community of people. Parks with splash pads and fishing ponds are close, and Lake Pleasant is just a short drive away.... Read 14 reviews
Population 37,693
14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a great place to live and raise a family! It's a quickly growing area with many lovely restaurants and shopping nearby, and a wonderful community of people. Parks with splash pads and fishing....
It's a great place to live and raise a family! It's a quickly growing area with many lovely restaurants and shopping nearby, and a wonderful community of people. Parks with splash pads and fishing....
Read 14 reviews.
Population: 37,693,
Population 13,912
2 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 13,912,
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic Diocese
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD•
K-8
Northwest Christian School Online
Online School•
PHOENIX, AZ•
K-9
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