QUEEN CREEK
Queen Creek is a town in the far southeast section of the valley, located in Pinal County (not Maricopa County like most of the other cities in the valley). Known for it’s friendly and most rural communities, Queen Creek is one of the best kept secrets in Arizona. It’s larger lots and larger homes tend to be the norm. If you’re looking for a little more bang for your buck and don’t mind commuting a bit further, Queen Creek is a great place to call home.
QUICK STATS
AVG. PRICE: $523,000
POPULATION: 43,700
HOUSEHOLDS: 12,849
PROS
- Typically newer homes on larger lots
- Affordability is high
- Quickly growing downtown area
- Close to Mesa Gateway airport
CONS
- Far from any freeways, making commute times excessive
- Newer homes tend to have smaller lots
- Less educational opportunities (charter schools, private schools, etc)