3 Arizona Communities Rank Among Best Suburbs in the U.S.

On February 8, 2023, a new national study by SmartAsset recognized three Arizona communities—Vail, Sahuarita, and Apache Junction—as some of the best suburbs in the United States. The study analyzed nearly 500 suburbs across the country, comparing their affordability, job market, and overall livability.

As mortgage rates rise and inflation continues to challenge homebuyers, many are looking to suburban areas for better value. SmartAsset’s analysis found that these three Arizona suburbs offer a combination of strong employment opportunities, affordable housing, and high quality of life—making them appealing alternatives to expensive urban centers.

While large cities are often praised for their vibrancy and amenities, they frequently come with high costs and higher crime rates. Suburbs like Vail, Sahuarita, and Apache Junction provide a more balanced lifestyle, with access to nature, strong schools, and community-focused living. Each community ranked high in key areas such as cost of living, home value, job access, and recreational opportunities.

The study specifically looked at suburbs located within 15 minutes to an hour of a large city (population of 250,000 or more) and ranked them based on 13 different data points. These included housing costs as a percentage of income, unemployment rates, average commute times, and access to entertainment and health care.

For families and individuals looking for a new place to call home in Southern Arizona, the recognition of Vail and Sahuarita underscores their growing appeal as top-tier living destinations.

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