Best Suburbs to Live in Arizona

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Best suburbs to live in Arizona

Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its . Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.

In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Arizona using data from Niche's . Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.

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#14. Queen Creek, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 2,311
- Population: 61,788
- Median household income: $127,182
- Median home value: $493,700 (89% own)
- Median rent: $2,030 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Mesa (grade A+), BASIS Chandler (grade A+), Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Tri-City Christian Academy (grade A minus), Gilbert Christian Schools (grade B+), Mesa Christian Academy (grade B+)

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#13. Tempe, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 2,208
- Population: 181,005
- Median household income: $72,022
- Median home value: $382,100 (41% own)
- Median rent: $1,472 (59% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Ahwatukee (grade A+), BASIS Chandler (grade A+), Khalsa Montessori Elementary School at Virginia (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Phoenix Country Day School (grade A+), Rancho Solano Preparatory School (grade A+), Brophy College Preparatory (grade A+)

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#12. Marana, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 2,173
- Population: 52,542
- Median household income: $105,624
- Median home value: $347,700 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,579 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A minus), San Miguel High School (grade B+)

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#11. Casas Adobes, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 2,172
- Population: 69,917
- Median household income: $75,997
- Median home value: $281,000 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,383 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A minus)

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#10. Tanque Verde, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 2,101
- Population: 14,815
- Median household income: $120,887
- Median home value: $526,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,122 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Hermosa Montessori School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

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#9. Oro Valley, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,714
- Population: 47,053
- Median household income: $101,394
- Median home value: $404,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,555 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A minus)

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#8. Litchfield Park, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,632
- Population: 6,794
- Median household income: $117,601
- Median home value: $470,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,900 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium (grade A+), BASIS Goodyear (grade A+), Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dream City Christian School (grade A minus), Trinity Lutheran School (grade unavailable), St. John Vianney Catholic School (grade unavailable)

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#7. Corona de Tucson, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,617
- Population: 8,742
- Median household income: $106,049
- Median home value: $305,400 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,451 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Empire High School (grade A), Vail Academy and High School (grade A), Civano Community School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Creation School (grade unavailable)

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#6. Vail, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,513
- Population: 15,248
- Median household income: $120,179
- Median home value: $339,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,847 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School (grade A), Empire High School (grade A), Vail Academy and High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Our Mother of Sorrows School (grade unavailable), River of Life Christian School (grade unavailable), Creation School (grade unavailable)

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#5. Chandler, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,235
- Population: 275,618
- Median household income: $99,374
- Median home value: $423,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,675 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Mesa (grade A+), BASIS Ahwatukee (grade A+), BASIS Chandler (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Rancho Solano Preparatory School (grade A+), Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep (grade A+), Seton Catholic Preparatory (grade A+)

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#4. Scottsdale, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,198
- Population: 240,537
- Median household income: $104,197
- Median home value: $651,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,768 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Phoenix (grade A+), BASIS Scottsdale (grade A+), BASIS Ahwatukee (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Phoenix Country Day School (grade A+), Rancho Solano Preparatory School (grade A+), Brophy College Preparatory (grade A+)

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#3. Paradise Valley, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,174
- Population: 12,672
- Median household income: $221,333
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (95% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Phoenix (grade A+), BASIS Scottsdale (grade A+), Khalsa Montessori Elementary School at Virginia (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Phoenix Country Day School (grade A+), Rancho Solano Preparatory School (grade A+), Brophy College Preparatory (grade A+)

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#2. Gilbert, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 1,047
- Population: 267,267
- Median household income: $115,179
- Median home value: $454,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,839 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Mesa (grade A+), BASIS Ahwatukee (grade A+), BASIS Chandler (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep (grade A+), Seton Catholic Preparatory (grade A+), Redeemer Christian School (grade A)

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#1. Catalina Foothills, Arizona

- Overall Rank: 362
- Population: 50,573
- Median household income: $110,660
- Median home value: $560,400 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,198 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.