Best Places to Live in Arizona

Arizona is a state in the southwestern United States known for its diverse geography and vibrant culture. It's home to the Grand Canyon, the world’s largest canyon, as well as Sedona and Monument Valley, two of Arizona’s most popular tourist destinations. The climate of Arizona ranges from desert to mountainous, with some areas experiencing all four seasons. Besides being home to numerous national parks and forests, Arizona also features vibrant cities like Phoenix and Tucson. In these cities one can find an eclectic mix of cultures, shopping opportunities, museums and more. From deserts to mountains and everything in between, Arizona has something for everyone.

State: Arizona
County: Maricopa, Pima, 15 total
Metro Area: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Tucson, 11 total
City: Phoenix, Tucson, 447 total

Zip Codes: 85364, 85032, 85225, 85301, 85204, 85308, 85033, 85041, 85281, 85008, 413 total
Cost of Living: 6.4% higher

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Arizona is 6.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Arizona jobs have increased by 2.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Arizona's cost of living is 6.4% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Arizona's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

April, October and March are the most pleasant months in the state of Arizona, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Arizona flipped narrowly Democratic, 49.2% to 48.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Arizona's population is 7,079,203 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Arizona is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.2%.

SCHOOLS

Arizona public schools spend $7,963 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Arizona. More Education

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Housing Market in Arizona

It's a good time to buy in Arizona. Home Appreciation is up 6.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Arizona is .

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Reviews for Arizona 140 Reviews

Arizona: a mixed bag - 3/7/2020
I have been in Arizona for decades. I would say that it is wonderful in some ways and abysmal in others. In the lower elevations of AZ, there are no blizzards. We also... Read More

Wendy | Tucson, AZ | Reply | No Replies

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Arizona Princapality that rules the Air - 11/22/2019
I have lived here since 2002 to 2019. I do warn all that no matter what you pay to have done whether it be home house work remodeling to car work done. Its never done... Read More

Terry | Peoria, AZ | Reply | 2 Replies

too hot - 5/3/2019
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ZIP CODES IN ARIZONA

85364, 85032, 85225, 85301, 85204, 85308, 85033, 85041, 85281, 85008, 413 total

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