Queen Creek, Arizona

Queen Creek is one of the best-kept secrets in Arizona. Exceptional climate (with 330 days of sunshine annually), natural recreational riches and relaxed, rural lifestyle combine to fulfill the dreams and visions of those who relocate to one of America's best small towns. Queen Creek's approximately 14,500 residents enjoy the benefits of small-town living close to a metropolitan area: low crime rates, easy commuting to and from metro-Phoenix, excellent air quality, and a variety of recreational activities, all elements of a low-stress lifestyle. Queen Creek is a family place, where the residents take pride in independence. It's a "first name" community, where a person behind the counter isn't an uncaring stranger, but someone who will know you by name.