By Jonathan Todd | NerdWallet
As a Sunbelt state, Arizona has seen some of the highest population growth in the country over the past half century. The state’s population has increased an astounding 750% since 1950, from 749,587 to 6,392,017. By comparison, the entire U.S. population increased only 103% over the same period.
With such high levels of growth, Arizona had to move quickly to create cities, which in some cases were designed from a blank slate. Many communities were built with young families in mind — places with amenities like open space and convenient schools. Arizona is also one of the most affordable places in the country, with a median home value of $165,100, which is 6% below the national median of $176,700.
When NerdWallet crunched the data to find the best cities for young families in Arizona, we found strong schools, recent economic growth and family friendly communities.
