The Culture

Suburban living with a small-town feel defines this established area within the city of Phoenix. Big-box shopping, restaurants, public libraries, and Olympic swimming pools are all close at hand in beautiful residential neighborhoods that are more affordable than Scottsdale yet minutes from its resorts and golf courses.

Lazy Saturdays can be spent browsing the farmers market, watching the ducks, playing a family game of softball or seeing live theater at Roadrunner Park. The Indian Wash Greenbelt brings people together for bicycle rides and picnics, while the Phoenix Mountains offer panoramic hiking views.

When the temperature rises, local movie theaters and IMAX provide a refuge from the heat. College students from around the area take classes at Paradise Valley Community College, and retirees can rest assured that they have access to incredible health care at the nearby Mayo Clinic Hospital.