West Valley Highlights

A part of metropolitan Phoenix, the West Valley, which includes Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, and more, is full of attractions for families and people of all ages to enjoy. 

Entertainment & Sports

Home to the Westgate Entertainment District, access to nightlife, shopping, and concerts makes finding fun a breeze.
In the fall, sports enthusiasts will enjoy watching the Arizona Cardinals win at the State Farm Stadium. Spring brings the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals to the Surprise Stadium as part of the Cactus League Spring Training.

Thanks to the dry climate and year-round sunshine, Arizona is one of the best states in the country for golf. 

Access to Adventure

The Phoenix Metroplex is only a short distance to major outdoor attractions, including:

  • Hiking on McDowell Mountain Range, Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, South Mountain (Phoenix, AZ)
  • 1 hour to Lake Pleasant Regional Park (Morristown, AZ)
  • 2.5 hours to Snowbowl Ski Resort (Flagstaff, AZ)
  • 3 hours to Tombstone (Tombstone, AZ)
  • 4 hours to Puerto Penasco, also known as Rocky Point (Sonora, Mexico)
  • 5.5 hours to San Diago, CA

Housing & Cost of Living

Ranked the 11th most livable city in Arizona, Surprise has an estimated population of 143K.

Schools

Dysart School District, located in Surprise, boasts an impressive 92% graduation rate and is home to nine A+ Schools of Excellence.