Buckeye : Arizona

What Buckeye is like for active adults

In 2007 Buckeye was the second fastest growing city in the U.S. Located in suburban Phoenix west of Glendale and Surprise, the growth of this sprawling area has been fueled by several master planned communities within in its limits. The master plannned communities include Valencia, Sundance, and Verrado (see links to Buckeye Active Adult Communities at top right). In 2006 the population was 29,000, the estimated 2008 population was 50,000 - by 2030 that is projected to grow to 380,000. However the recent global recession has hit Arizona hard - those projections could be in jeopardy.

Median home selling prices in the greater Phoenix area during 2009's 2nd quarter were $131,000, off 36% vs. the previous quarter (source: NAR). Prices in Buckeye during the same period appear to be off about the same amount, with an average value of $119,800 according to Zillow.com. According to City-Data.com, the price of the average home in Buckeye has plummeted below $100k. Of course there is a very wide range of prices, from homes below $100k to those over $1million. The Phoenix real estate market has been especially hard hit, and Buckeye was hit even harder.

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What is special about this retirement community

Buckeye at one time was the 2nd fastest growing community in the U.S. Buckeye Hills Recreation Area is a population recreation area for mountain biking, picnicking, and camping. Buckeye is home to a number of planned communities, which is where the explosive growth is coming from.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Buckeye is one of the farthest out communities from Phoenix. Suburban sprawl is part of Buckeye's reality; another is where will all the water come from needed to sustain this explosive growth in the desert. The real estate market has been so chaotic in Buckeye that people are understandably nervous about buying.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People looking for an active adult community that doesn't have to be near anything else might like living in Buckeye - there are many 55+ communities to choose from.

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Local economy is driven by

Construction was the driver, but servicing retirees is a main industry now.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Buckeye is the currently the farthest out suburb to the west of Phoenix.

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Cultural environment

Within the large planned communities there are many opportunities for cultural events. For more it is an easy drive to Phoenix.

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Medical facilities

There are many medical facilities close in nearby Glendale and Phoenix.

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Transportation

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Valuable Links

Arizona retirement guide
Wikipedia Guide to Buckeye

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Facts about BUCKEYE

State: AZ
Environment: Suburban,Mountains,Desert,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
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: 81-90 (low)
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: boomer

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