The town of Goodyear, Arizona is ideally situated in Maricopa County, near the foothills of the Estrella Mountain Range. Located just twenty minutes outside of the bustling city of Phoenix, Goodyear is one of the region's most sought-after suburban locations. While Goodyear is one of the fastest growing communities in the region, it maintains its close-knit, small-town appeal. As residents here will attest, quality of life in Goodyear is exceptionally high. The town offers a relaxed pace to daily life, pedestrian-friendly corridors, and peaceful residential neighborhoods.

Goodyear, as its name implies, was founded at the turn of the century by Paul Litchfield of the Goodyear Tire Company. For most of its inception, it has remained a charming small town, but in the past decade has seen its population increase by approximately twenty percent each year. Today, some 40,000 residents live in Goodyear.

The town has managed this growth very well, and continues to expand its commercial and residential areas to accommodate the newcomers who continue to relocate here. In the past year, the city added over 200,000 square feet of new commercial and office space. And along with maintaining its nearly ninety acres of parklands, an additional three hundred acres are currently in various stages of planning and development. Locals here also enjoy taking advantage of the city's ninety-five miles of dedicated bicycle trails.

Residents here tend to be highly educated, with approximately eighty percent of locals here having a college education. Goodyear's strong local economy provides them with a variety of significant employment options. Major employers in Goodyear include Lockheed Martin, Rubbermaid, McLane Sunwest, CAVCO, Poore Brothers, and Snyders of Hanover. The median household income in Goodyear is well above the national average, coming in at approximately $57,492 each year.

Newcomers to the area will delight in the array of housing options to be found in Goodyear. The town's versatile real estate market means that buyers in nearly every price range will find something to suit their tastes, budgets, and lifestyles. Goodyear's popularity as a relocation destination also means that home owners here have experienced a steady appreciation of their homes' values over the years. This has made the decision to own rather than rent one's home a smart investment decision, and a popular option here in Goodyear.

Recent real estate reports indicate that the lower end of Goodyear's real estate market currently starts at a listing price of just under $180,000 for a single-family "starter" or "fixer-upper" style home. A typical three-bedroom, two-bath single-family home in Goodyear now starts at a listing price of approximately $218,000. The median listing price for this style home is currently around $350,000.

For those seeking a truly luxurious executive-style estate, Goodyear also offers some spectacular dream homes. Real estate prices in Goodyear currently top out at just under $1,900,000 for a breathtaking single-family home with four bedrooms, three baths, and simply magnificent views of the surrounding Estrella Mountains and the city of Goodyear itself.

There is something for everyone here in Goodyear. This unique town offers a year-round calendar of exciting fairs, festivals and special events, as well as a wealth of teams, leagues, civic groups and service organizations to become a part of. If you are thinking about moving, consider all that Goodyear, Arizona has to offer! To learn more about this extraordinary town, simply request our free relocation packet today.