Metropolitan Phoenix
Cities, Towns & Communities

Metro Phoenix is a relocation hotspot in America. With a robust economy and endless attractions, thousands of new residents are flocking to the Phoenix AZ area every month. Metropolitan Phoenix, often called "The Valley of the Sun" is now the nation's fifth most populated city with a population of about 3.7 million (2005). See a breakdown of Metro Phoenix Population.

It has been among the country's leaders in real estate growth and home appreciation value for decades. It's a vast area comprised of unique communities that each offer a distinct style of living. The following defines the geographical relationship of the various Metro Phoenix area cities, town, villages and communities. Read more about Phoenix.

Metro Phoenix Area Map.

East Valley Communities.

• Ahwatukee AZ (Actually within City of Phoenix limits)
• Apache Junction AZ
• Chandler AZ
• Gilbert AZ
• Gold Canyon AZ
• Mesa AZ
• Queen Creek AZ
• Sun Lakes AZ
• Tempe AZ

Northeast Phoenix and Scottsdale Areas.

• Carefree AZ
• Cave Creek AZ
• Fountain Hills AZ
• Paradise Valley AZ
• Rio Verde AZ
• Scottsdale AZ and North Scottsdale AZ

West Valley Areas of Greater Phoenix

• Avondale AZ
• Buckeye AZ
• El Mirage AZ
• Glendale AZ
• Goodyear AZ
• Laveen AZ
• Litchfield Park AZ
• Peoria AZ
• Sun City AZ
• Sun City West AZ
• Sun City Grand AZ
• Surprise AZ
• Tolleson AZ
• Youngtown AZ

Northern Most Metro Phoenix.

• Anthem AZ
• New River AZ

Southern Most Metro Phoenix.

• Town of Maricopa AZ