Relocation Information
The NW Valley
EL MIRAGE, SUN CITY, SUN CITY GRAND, SUN CITY FESTIVAL/ FESTIVAL FOOTHILLS, SUN CITY WEST, SURPRISE, WADDELL, WITTMANN, AND YOUNGTOWN
The North West Valley Region Offers Eight Outstanding Communities
El Mirage
A city that is expanding at a previously unimaginable pace. Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with population of more than 35,000. Located in the Valley of the Sun’s northwest corner, El Mirage is just south of some of the largest retirement communities in the United States: Sun City, Sun City West, and Sun City Grand.
Sun City
There is a reason all the Sun Cities in the USA have reached their present-day popularity: the original retirement homes in Sun City, AZ set a standard for retirement communities. Not only are the Sun City developments iconic in their layout and home style, but the residents are able to enjoy a retirement experience that is unrivaled by other locations.
Sun City Festival & Festival Foothills (Buckeye)
Nestled below a picturesque mountain range, the peaceful surroundings offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The two master planned communities are located in one of the fastest growing housing markets in the U.S. Sun City Festival offers a 55+ resort-style community and Festival Foothills features a family centered experience. Conveniences are close by in the friendly town of Surprise located just 10 minutes away, where residents can find grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities.
Sun City Grand
Sun City Grand is known for its lush golf courses, beautiful water features, 5-star resort amenities, and views of the white tank mountains. The community is located in Surprise, Arizona and offers four championship golf courses, four swimming pools, two fitness centers, three onsite restaurants. the community is perfect for those looking for a medium-sized newer retirement community with many residence first-time retirees.
Sun City West
The nation’s premier active adult golf community, offers the lifestyle you’ve been looking for. Sun City West offers everything the active adult 55 and older could want in a community. Four Recreation Centers with over 100 chartered clubs, seven beautiful golf courses that are constantly maintained, a state-of-the-art bowling alley, movie theater, and countless other activities.
Surprise
In addition to recreation of the land, Surprise hosts a number of other activities like tennis, golf (there are 20 golf courses in Surprise), and professional baseball. With is its extensive shopping and employment opportunities it also serves as the anchor community for the the entire NW Valley. In March, Surprise hosts two Major League Baseball teams at Surprise Stadium for spring training - the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers.
Waddell
Waddell is the gateway to the White Tank Mountains and one of safest, most peaceful places in the NW Valley. The White Tank Mountains serves as its backdrop and it has easy access to major cities, shopping, and highways it's no wonder so many people choose this beautiful community to call home!
Wittmann
Wittman offers space to live, a stronger sense of local community, and a more relaxed pace of life.
Wittmann tends to offer more spacious property and it rural nature making it far easier to get back to basics and get back in touch with nature. This makes Wittmann ideal for older people, parents raising young families, or simply those who want to live away from the hustle and bustle of the urban centers. Wittmann is 24 min away from Surprise (15.4 mi) via US-60 W/W Grand Ave.
Youngtown
This one word " Youngtown" perfectly articulates the essence of Youngtown, a community of 6,200 with a distinct village feel, located in the midst of the thriving megalopolis of Phoenix. Originally designed to be a retirement community, the Town boasts a lovely lake, seven parks, and a distinctively designed town center named Clubhouse Square. Youngtown offers the advantages of a small town and provides a wealth of activities, entertainment venues, shopping and educational facilities within a 10- minute drive.
El Mirage
A city that is expanding at a previously unimaginable pace. Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with population of more than 35,000. Located in the Valley of the Sun’s northwest corner, El Mirage is just south of some of the largest retirement communities in the United States: Sun City, Sun City West, and Sun City Grand.
Sun City
There is a reason all the Sun Cities in the USA have reached their present-day popularity: the original retirement homes in Sun City, AZ set a standard for retirement communities. Not only are the Sun City developments iconic in their layout and home style, but the residents are able to enjoy a retirement experience that is unrivaled by other locations.
Sun City Festival & Festival Foothills (Buckeye)
Nestled below a picturesque mountain range, the peaceful surroundings offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The two master planned communities are located in one of the fastest growing housing markets in the U.S. Sun City Festival offers a 55+ resort-style community and Festival Foothills features a family centered experience. Conveniences are close by in the friendly town of Surprise located just 10 minutes away, where residents can find grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities.
Sun City Grand
Sun City Grand is known for its lush golf courses, beautiful water features, 5-star resort amenities, and views of the white tank mountains. The community is located in Surprise, Arizona and offers four championship golf courses, four swimming pools, two fitness centers, three onsite restaurants. the community is perfect for those looking for a medium-sized newer retirement community with many residence first-time retirees.
Sun City West
The nation’s premier active adult golf community, offers the lifestyle you’ve been looking for. Sun City West offers everything the active adult 55 and older could want in a community. Four Recreation Centers with over 100 chartered clubs, seven beautiful golf courses that are constantly maintained, a state-of-the-art bowling alley, movie theater, and countless other activities.
Surprise
In addition to recreation of the land, Surprise hosts a number of other activities like tennis, golf (there are 20 golf courses in Surprise), and professional baseball. With is its extensive shopping and employment opportunities it also serves as the anchor community for the the entire NW Valley. In March, Surprise hosts two Major League Baseball teams at Surprise Stadium for spring training - the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers.
Waddell
Waddell is the gateway to the White Tank Mountains and one of safest, most peaceful places in the NW Valley. The White Tank Mountains serves as its backdrop and it has easy access to major cities, shopping, and highways it's no wonder so many people choose this beautiful community to call home!
Wittmann
Wittman offers space to live, a stronger sense of local community, and a more relaxed pace of life.
Wittmann tends to offer more spacious property and it rural nature making it far easier to get back to basics and get back in touch with nature. This makes Wittmann ideal for older people, parents raising young families, or simply those who want to live away from the hustle and bustle of the urban centers. Wittmann is 24 min away from Surprise (15.4 mi) via US-60 W/W Grand Ave.
Youngtown
This one word " Youngtown" perfectly articulates the essence of Youngtown, a community of 6,200 with a distinct village feel, located in the midst of the thriving megalopolis of Phoenix. Originally designed to be a retirement community, the Town boasts a lovely lake, seven parks, and a distinctively designed town center named Clubhouse Square. Youngtown offers the advantages of a small town and provides a wealth of activities, entertainment venues, shopping and educational facilities within a 10- minute drive.
Find a Realtor or other Business
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You can search this user-friendly Chamber database by category, keyword, name, company and zip code. Members of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce have demonstrated a commitment to the mission and work of the Chamber, which is to improve the quality of life in our region and help to build a better community for residents and visitors alike.
http://www.surpriseregionalchamber.com
You can search this user-friendly Chamber database by category, keyword, name, company and zip code. Members of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce have demonstrated a commitment to the mission and work of the Chamber, which is to improve the quality of life in our region and help to build a better community for residents and visitors alike.
Quick Facts for Cities, Towns, States and Zip Codes
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Quick Facts is an easy to use and free application that shows tables, maps, and charts of frequently requested statistics from more than 10 Census Bureau censuses, surveys and programs. It tells us how many people live in each area. It describes their living arrangements, ages, income, educational attainment, commuting patterns and economic and employment information.
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Visit The North West Valley
Each year thousands of visitors come to the NW Valley to enjoy our blue skies, sunshine, and spring training games. The region has wonderful golf courses, museums, restaurants, and plenty of trails for biking and hiking.
With quick access to major highways, you have easy access to surrounding tourist attractions like the White Tank Mountains, Westgate Entertainment District, Desert Diamond Casino, Old Town Glendale, historic Wickenburg, downtown Phoenix and the Wildlife Zoo, Aquarium and Safari, and more.
Each year thousands of visitors come to the NW Valley to enjoy our blue skies, sunshine, and spring training games. The region has wonderful golf courses, museums, restaurants, and plenty of trails for biking and hiking.
With quick access to major highways, you have easy access to surrounding tourist attractions like the White Tank Mountains, Westgate Entertainment District, Desert Diamond Casino, Old Town Glendale, historic Wickenburg, downtown Phoenix and the Wildlife Zoo, Aquarium and Safari, and more.
EL MIRAGE, SUN CITY, SUN CITY GRAND, SUN CITY FESTIVAL/ FESTIVAL FOOTHILLS, SUN CITY WEST, SURPRISE, WADDELL, WITTMANN, AND YOUNGTOWN
Helpful Resources and Links
Find a Church
http://www.churchfinder.com
Church Finder® is the leading digital platform connecting millions of people with thousands of Christian churches.
Find a Hospital, Doctor or Dentist
http://www.healthgrades.com
Healthgrades, is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Use the website to search, compare and connect with hospitals and physicians based on the most important factors when selecting a health care provider: experience, hospital quality and patient satisfaction.
Find a Human & Social Services
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Find Road Conditions
Call 5-1-1 or https://www.azdot.gov
Az511.gov is Arizona’s portion of the national 511 travel information alerting system. Traffic updates are available at az511.gov, and by dialing 511 from any landline or mobile phone from anywhere in Arizona. If you are outside Arizona, dial 888.411.ROAD (7623).
US Census Data
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts
QuickFacts is an easy to use and free application that shows tables, maps, and charts of frequently requested statistics from more than 10 Census Bureau censuses, surveys and programs. It tells us how many people live in each area. It describes their living arrangements, ages, income, educational attainment, commuting patterns and occupations. It even describes the kinds of homes people have, in terms of age of home, number of rooms, value, whether it has complete kitchen and plumbing facilities, the availability of telephones and automobiles and the type of home-heating fuel used.
Official State, County and City Government Gateway
http://www. statelocalgov.net/state-az.cfm
Access the state and local government on the Net Directory, the popular gateway to official state, county and city government websites. This online directory, which is available for free public access, is located at www. statelocalgov.net.people, political contributions, city government finances, employment, weather, natural disasters, hospitals, schools and libraries. patterns and occupations. It even describes the kinds of homes people have, in terms of age of home, number of rooms, value, whether it has complete kitchen and plumbing facilities, the availability of telephones and automobiles and the type of home heating fuel used.
Find A School
http://www.greatschools.org Simply enter your city, zip, address or school for easy-to-understand information on K-12 schools, including ratings, information on school resources and student outcomes, reviews and more.
Things To Do & Local Attractions
Each year thousands of visitors come to the NW Valley to enjoy our blue skies, sunshine, and spring training games. The region has wonderful golf courses, museums, restaurants, and plenty of trails for biking and hiking. With quick access to major highways, you have easy access to surrounding tourist attractions like the White Tank Mountains, Westgate Entertainment District, Desert Diamond Casino, Old Town Glendale, historic Wickenburg, downtown Phoenix and the Wildlife Zoo, Aquarium and Safari, and more.
Click Here for Official Chamber Visitor and Tourism Information
Each year thousands of visitors come to the NW Valley to enjoy our blue skies, sunshine, and spring training games. The region has wonderful golf courses, museums, restaurants, and plenty of trails for biking and hiking. With quick access to major highways, you have easy access to surrounding tourist attractions like the White Tank Mountains, Westgate Entertainment District, Desert Diamond Casino, Old Town Glendale, historic Wickenburg, downtown Phoenix and the Wildlife Zoo, Aquarium and Safari, and more.
Click Here for Official Chamber Visitor and Tourism Information
CLIMATE
Surprise is graced with near-perfect weather featuring more than 330 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 86 degrees.
Average High Average Low Average Precip.
January 68 F/20 C 42 F/6 C 1.0”/25.4mm
February 72 F/22 C 45 F/7 C 1.3”/33.0mm
March 78 F/25 C 50 F/10 C 1.1”/27.9mm
April 85 F/29 C 56 F/13 C 0.3”/7.6mm
May 95 F/35 C 65 F/18 C 0.1”/2.5mm
June 104 F/40 C 73 F/23 C 0.0”/0.0mm
July 107 F/41 C 80 F/27 C 0.9”/22.9mm
August 105 F/40 C 79 F/26 C 1.2”/30.5mm
September 100 F/38 C 73 F/23 C 0.8”/20.3mm
October 89 F/32 C 60 F/16 C 0.6”/15.2mm
November 76 F/24 C 48 F/9 C 0.7”/17.8mm
December 66 F/19 C 41 F/5 C 1.1”/27.9mm
Surprise is graced with near-perfect weather featuring more than 330 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 86 degrees.
Average High Average Low Average Precip.
January 68 F/20 C 42 F/6 C 1.0”/25.4mm
February 72 F/22 C 45 F/7 C 1.3”/33.0mm
March 78 F/25 C 50 F/10 C 1.1”/27.9mm
April 85 F/29 C 56 F/13 C 0.3”/7.6mm
May 95 F/35 C 65 F/18 C 0.1”/2.5mm
June 104 F/40 C 73 F/23 C 0.0”/0.0mm
July 107 F/41 C 80 F/27 C 0.9”/22.9mm
August 105 F/40 C 79 F/26 C 1.2”/30.5mm
September 100 F/38 C 73 F/23 C 0.8”/20.3mm
October 89 F/32 C 60 F/16 C 0.6”/15.2mm
November 76 F/24 C 48 F/9 C 0.7”/17.8mm
December 66 F/19 C 41 F/5 C 1.1”/27.9mm
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Contacting City Governments and Homeowners Associations
Click here for information on the following cities: El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise and Youngtown. (Utilities, recreational programs, trash and other services). The Chamber is not affiliated with any governmental entity (local, county, state or federal).
Click here for information on the following cities: El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise and Youngtown. (Utilities, recreational programs, trash and other services). The Chamber is not affiliated with any governmental entity (local, county, state or federal).