About This Community

From its stunning topography to diverse workforce, Peoria is becoming an increasingly popular place to live and invest in. The quality of life in Peoria is one of the highest in Arizona, ranking the city among the Top 100 Places to Live according to Money magazine. Peoria Unified School District ranked in the top 17 percent of the 1,500 top-ranking school districts nationwide by Expansion magazine.

Peoria is an emerging community with an aggressive economic development strategy. Presently there are more than 40 shovel-ready sites of varying sizes and a good inventory of available commercial space throughout the city.

Peoria is also moving aggressively to redevelop underutilized buildings and parcels in its Old Town District as well as its Entertainment District. Investment opportunities for these two areas, in addition to the pristine land available for new development in northern Peoria, are the focus of the city’s strategic development goals.

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PHOTOS

WHY PEORIA?

Young workforce – average age is 37
More than 1 million workers are located in a 30-minute labor shed, with a strong base in high-knowledge occupations
Only 30% developed at present, with lots of opportunity for development along Loop 303
One-stop shop for economic development, plan review and permitting
Strong infrastructure and transportation – the city is bisected and surrounded by six freeways and highways
Excelling schools – public schools are highly performing, with graduation rates and test scores exceeding the state average
Economic Development Incentive and Investment Policy
Ranked in the “Top 100 to Places to Live” in Money magazine