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  • Apache Junction has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Apache Junction crime rates are 2% lower than the Arizona average
  • Cost of living in Apache Junction is 2% lower than the Arizona average
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Apache Junction, AZ - City Review User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I just loved living in Apache Junction, Arizona. As part of the Phoenix metro area, Apache Junction is a community of approximately 38,000 people located just outside of Mesa, Arizona. Like every city in Arizona, this city felt the impact of the real estate crisis in 2009. Howeve ...Read More r, it bounced back to life and is now considered one of the best little small towns in Arizona.

The city has several golf courses for everyone, from novice to the professional. Shadowed by the Superstition Mountains, this area is home to several national and local parks. If you enjoy sunshine every day of the year, you will love living in the city of Apache Junction. With a typical high temperature of ninety-five degrees in the summer and fifty-one degrees in the middle of January, this community is ideal for anyone who wants to escape the long cold winter season.

So, if you love beautiful weather and outdoor recreation this is the ideal city to call home. This is a safe place to live, the crime rate is lower than the national average.

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Apache Junction? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Superstition Shadows Park
      Flatiron Community Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Earth Heart Park & Community Garden
      City Complex Park
      Family Courtyard
      Prospector Park
      Palm Drive Park

      Entertainment

      Barleens Arizona Opry Dinner Show
      Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center
      Performing Arts Center
      AMC
      Superstition Mountain Museum

      Food & Drink

      Carl's Jr.
      Wendy's
      Water 'n Ice
      Panda Express
      Taco Bell
      Filiberto's
      Subway
      FreshPress

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Apache Junction? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Apache Junction.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Apache Junction? The cost of living in Apache Junction is 99/100 - which is 2% lower than Arizona.
      Apache Junction
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Arizona
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Apache Junction? Apache Junction crime rates are 2,156, which are 2% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      2,156 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Apache Junction? The median income in Apache Junction is $46,708 which is 9% lower than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $46,70816% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,0356% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      10% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Apache Junction a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Banner Goldfield Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Safeway
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Heavens Medical, PLC
      Pokorny Chiropractic Clinic
      Southwestern Eye Center
      Hatfield Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Apache Junction home prices? Apache Junction home prices are $122,000 - which is 31% lower than Arizona
      Median home value
      $122,00034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81115% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Apache Junction have good schools? The Apache Junction graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Apache Junction a good place to live? Apache Junction has an overall rating of 93% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      17 total surveys

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