The city of Peoria, Arizona takes pride in its large sports complex and as the training grounds for both the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres. The city is much more than that because as many of its residents can attest, it is one of the best places to live in US. Do not take their word for it, the 2008, July publication considered Peoria one of the top 100 best places to live.  

Peoria's character is much more related to resort and leisure living than its agricultural and industrial history.  There is an abundance of spas, golf clubs and courses as well as facilities for outdoor activities for individuals with an active lifestyle.

Peoria is a place where the real estate market is doing exceptionally well and more importantly, the average price per square foot has decreased by 41.5% compared to the previous year. Home buyers are able to get more space for their money.  They are able to afford a terrific neighborhood. It is still possible to get into a beautiful home in this city even though listings are not sticking around for very long.

Several popular neighborhoods such as Trilogy at Vistancia are experiencing an average listing price increase of 0.3% at this time. Families are taking a serious look at 2 and 4-bedroom homes, due to the high parent ratings of the three main elementary schools in the area. Whether the potential homebuyer prefers condominiums, townhouses or single family homes, they are all available in the Peoria area.