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Cities & Towns
Ahwatukee
Website Chamber of Commerce
Nestled in the foothills, Ahwatukee is conveniently located close to the I-10 freeway and centrally located in the Phoenix valley.
Apache Junction
Website Chamber of Commerce
A town with mining and transportation roots from the late 19th and early 20th century, Apache Junction was incorporated in 1978 and encompasses 37 square miles. It is located at the foot of the Superstition Mountains and is one of the eastern most communities of the Phoenix metro area 35 miles east of downtown Phoenix.
Avondale
Website Land Use Map Chamber of Commerce
Avondale's founding father, Billy G. Moore, arrived in Arizona in the late 1860's and settled near the Agua Fria river around 1880. He called his little settlement "Coldwater", which was later changed to Avondale. The city was incorporated in 1946.
Buckeye
Website Chamber of Commerce
Located 35 miles west of Phoenix, Buckeye is experiencing tremendous growth. As of the latest census, it has more than 33,000 residents. In the early years,the Buckeye Canal was of major significance in the development of the city. The canal and town are named in after Ohio, the "Buckeye" state. The incorporated town boundaries include 260 square miles, while the Buckeye city planing area includes 660 square miles. There are currently 30 master planned communities in Buckeye ranging in size up to 36,000 acres.
Casa Grande
Website Chamber of Commerce General Use Plan Map
Named for the Hohokam Indian Ruins, Casa Grande was founded in 1879. It is located at the intersection of two highways, Interstate 10 and 8. With a rural beginning, Casa Grande's economic base is a mix of agriculture, retail, and manufacturing. As the growth of the Phoenix area continues, many are forecasting that Casa Grande and the surrounding areas to the south will be the next frontier of the expansion.
Cave Creek
Website About Cave Creek
Although incorporated in 1986, Cave Creek can trace it's history back to 800 A.D. to the Hohokam Indians who settled along Cave Creek to grow crops. The actual town of Cave Creek can attribute its' origin to the Army's decision to build a road connecting Fort McDowell to Fort Whipple in Prescott.
Chandler
Website Chandler School District City of Chandler Profile
Chamber of Commerce Map of Chandler Chandler Crime Statistics
Recognition of Chandler High Schools
Chandler gaining upscale status
Chandler is named after Alexander John Chandler, the territory's first veterinary surgeon who settled in Arizona in 1887. Chandler is now home to many high-tech manufacturers. With the recent completion of the 202 Freeway, Chandler is well connected to the rest of the valley and a perfect place for anyone trying to minimize commuting time.
Fountain Hills 
Town Website
Chamber of Commerce
Fountain Hills Times Newspaper On-line
Short visual tour of Fountain Hills.
Fountian Hills was incorporated in 1989, and as of 2005 had a population of 23,000 residents. A scenic desert community, Fountain Hills has the world's third tallest fountain. Built in 1971, the fountain can raise to over 560 feet when all three 600 horse-power pumps are operating. It is located within 20 minutes of Saguaro Lakes.
Goodyear
Demographic Information
Website
Goodyear came into existence because of the need for cotton to be used in rubber tires for airplanes in WWI. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company purchased 16,000 acres in 1917 in what is now Goodyear.
Gilbert
Website Town of Gilbert Profile
Chamber of Commerce
Maps of Gilbert
Gilbert Crime Statistics
School District Map for Gilbert
Gilbert touts its low crime rate
Gilbert was established in 1912 on donated land from Robert Gilbert, and at one time was known as the Hay Capital of the World. Now, it is one of the fastest growing communities in the country.
Glendale
Website Chamber of Commerce
Glendale City Map (Land Use) Glendale Crime Statistics
With the inception of the Arizona Canal Co. in the 1880's, settlers had a reason to homestead in what is now central Glendale. Shortly thereafter, the diagonal Grand Avenue was constructed as well as Glendale's first school, the Glendale Grammar School. During WWII, the army used Thunderbird Field to train civilian pilots for the military. In the meantime, Luke Airforce Base was being built. Glendale's Thunderbird Field would soon become the Thunderbird American Graduate School for International Management. The notable jewel for Glendale is the new Cardinals stadium, which will be open for the 2006 season.
Maricopa
Website Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Map of Maricopa
Parks and Open Spaces New Resident Handbook
 On Oct. 15, 2003, Maricopa became Arizona's 88th city. It is located approximatley 17 from the I-10 and Highway 347 exit. Being 15 - 20 minutes from Chandler and the I-10, Maricopa is seen as an attractive alternative housing location compared to it's higher priced neighbors in the east valley.
Mesa
Website City of Mesa Profile Chamber of Commerce
Map of Mesa
Mesa was settled in 1878 by pioneers from Utah and Idaho. It received its' name because of the broad plateau, or mesa upon which it is located.
Paradise Valley
City Website Town Map
The Town of Paradise Valley covers 15.5 square miles and has approximately 15,000 residents. Paradise Valley is home to twelve resorts, making it one of Arizona's premiere tourist destinations. The median home price is $1.5 million with many over $5 million.
Peoria
Website Peoria Chamber of Commerce
Fertile farm land made possible by the Salt River fed from the Arizona Canal became a reality in 1885 with the completion of the Canal. Shortly after, William J. Murphy went east to persuade people to settle this new community. He was successful in attracting attention - over 5,000 acres were purchased by settlers from Peoria, Illinois in what would become Peoria, Arizona.
Phoenix
Website Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Now known as the sixth-largest city in the United States, it was as recent as 1950 when Phoenix was a city that had a population of a little over 100,000 and included 17 square miles. Times have changed. Now it has a population over 1.4 million, including almost 400 square miles. Between 1990 and 2004, the population has grown 44%
Queen Creek
Website Town Profile
Chamber of Commerce
Land Use Map
Queen Creek City Map
Queen Creek Unified School District
 Queen Creek New Home Models
Before it was called Queen Creek, the small farm community was known as Rittenhouse, because of the railspur located near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth roads. Residents would flag down the train in order to catch a ride into Phoenix. Now Queen Creek is experiencing tremendous growth similar to many parts of the valley. The information above will be extremely helpful if you are moving or relocating to the Queen Creek area.
Queen Creek is located on the boundary of Maricopa and Pinal County. It is important to understand which areas are located in the incorporated Town of Queen Creek, the unincorporated portion of Maricopa County or the unincorporated portion of Pinal County, even though all three have a Queen Creek postal address. (See map) This will affect the services you receive. (Do I live in Queen Creek?)
Scottsdale
Website City of Scottsdale Profile
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
In 1881, Major Winfield Scott homesteaded on the site of the city that  would eventually carry his name. Scottsdale became the official name in 1896. Even thought Scottsdale has been advertised as "the West's most Western town", this image has been eclipsed by the upscale shopping and resorts. Scottsdale luxury real estate continues to showcase much of Phoenix upscale real estate in communities such as Desert Mountain, DC Ranch, Estancia, Whisper Rock and Troon North.
Tempe
Website Tempe Crime Statistics
 Tempe came into existence in 1871 when Charles Trumbull Hayden built a flour mill and established a ferry to cross the Salt River. Soon a community grew up around Hayden's Ferry and Hayden's Mill. Tempe, received it's name upon the suggestion of Lord Darrell Duppa because he believed it resembled the Valley of Tempe in Greece.
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