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Apache Junction : Arizona

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What Apache Junction is like for active adults
Apache Junction is a town of 36,000 in the Phoenix Metro, just east of Mesa. This is one of the farther out areas of Phoenix that were badly affected by the housing bust of the late 2000's.  The nearby desert and the Superstition Mountains, a federal wilderness area, are quite beautiful. Photo of Superstition Mountain courtesy of Wikipedia and Waqcku.
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Where to Live & Real Estate Values

There are active adult communities in and around Apache Junction. This part of the Phoenix Metro was hard hit by the housing bust so be sure to carefully investigate any community before buying. See link to list of Active Adult communities at top right.  According to Zillow, the median sale price of a home in Apache Junctions was  $116,000   in early 2013.

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What is special about this retirement community
Superstition Mountain, a beautiful desert recreational area, is very nearby.  Housing prices are very inexpensive but depressed.
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What is not special about this retirement community
The housing market is quite depressed and it is a bit remote.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want to live in the desert in a less populated area might like it.
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Local economy is driven by

Government jobs, resale/wholesale, construction

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Climate and Physical Environment
Apache Junction is east of Mesa and Phoenix.  The average January temperatures are in the low 50's whereas the average July temp is about 90.
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Restaurants & Cultural Scene
One would want to to Mesa, Tempe, or Phoenix for culture and restaurants.
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Crime
The crime rate is slightly lower than the national average.
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Medical facilities
Although Apache Junction has no medical facilities to speak of, nearby Mesa and Phoenix offer quite an  array to choose from.
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Transportation

Apache Junction has no public transportation and is car dependent; It is not a walkable community

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Facts about APACHE JUNCTION
  • State: AZ
  • Environment: Suburban,Desert,
  • City Population: 25,001-50,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
  • Avg July Temperature: 81+
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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