About Peoria, AZ
Population - 200,920 (April 2023)
Median home value - $465,000 (April 2023)
Peoria, the 9th largest city in Arizona, is located approximately 13 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. It was established in 1886 as a humble agricultural community. The first settlers to this city came from Peoria, Illinois, thus keeping the name Peoria.
Peoria has blossomed into a rapidly-growing, modern city that offers a high quality of living in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Peoria is home to Lake Pleasant Regional Park - a true oasis in the desert. The 23,000 acre lake/park is home to 2 boat marinas and is a popular spot for boating, fishing, water skiing, kayaking, camping and even scuba diving. Peoria also contains 36 neighborhood parks, 4 large community parks, and more than 80 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
When it comes to entertainment, Peoria is hard to beat with its Spring Training baseball, 2 community theaters, an art museum, and a year-round calendar of festivals and special events. Peoria’s “P83 Entertainment District” offers a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, and numerous entertainment options for the entire family.
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