Peoria : Arizona

What Peoria is like for active adults
Peoria is a suburban town northeast of Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona. The population grew over 30% in just a few years, currently about 157,000 call Peoria home.  It is one of the furthest out communities from Phoenix and is home to many active adult communities because of the availability of land.

Real estate prices in Peoria have been hit pretty hard  - the average sale price declined to $150,000 in late 2009 from over $300,000 in 2007.
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What is special about this retirement community
Farthest suburb from Phoenix  and home to many active adult communities.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Real estate prices have declined rapidly since the boom in 2006.  You have to want to live far out from Phoenix
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want to live an active adult community in the beautiful Arizona desert.
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Medical facilities
The nearest hospitals are in nearby Phoenix.
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Arizona retirement guide
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Facts about PEORIA
  • State: AZ
  • Environment: Desert,
  • City Population: 100,001+
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
  • Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
  • 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: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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