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Maricopa, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Maricopa
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Maricopa will enjoy many options in this Central Arizona location. Maricopa is popular for retirees looking for year-round warm weather,…
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Maricopa will enjoy many options in this Central Arizona location. Maricopa is popular for retirees looking for year-round warm weather, plentiful outdoor recreation, and small community events. In addition, residents can easily access all of the amenities of nearby Phoenix.
Climate & Geography
Maricopa is a southern suburb of Phoenix with a hot desert climate. Summers are long, dry, and very warm with a small amount of rain in late summer. Winters are short and mild with no snow. Residents can expect 296 days of sunshine each year, on average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Maricopa and its surrounding areas offer residents plenty of outdoor recreation. The Sonoran Desert National Monument offers multiple hiking and horseback riding trails. Lake Park, Jane Askew Memorial Park, Copper Sky Park, and Pacana Park in the city also have gazebos, picnic areas, and community events.
Local festivals include the Maricopa Salsa Festival, Fishing Derby, Founder’s Day Celebration, and Holiday Homes on Parade. There are also several Farmers Markets in nearby cities, as well as a monthly market in Maricopa focusing on purchasing healthy food.
The Ak-Chin Reservation just outside the city has a casino with restaurants and live music as well as the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club.
Residents looking for high-end shopping, upscale dining, and entertainment can head to Phoenix, just an hour away.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Maricopa’s cost of living is just slightly above the national average, but below Arizona’s average. Nearly every index hovers above the national average, including housing, health care, utilities, and groceries.
Arizona is moderately tax friendly for retirees. While it does not tax Social Security, all other forms of retirement income are fully taxed. Property taxes tend to be lower than the national average, but Maricopa’s combined sales tax of 9.2 percent is among the highest in the country. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from this tax.
Health Care
55+ communities in Maricopa are part of the Phoenix metro area which generally scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. It rank in the top 50 communities across the country while Arizona ranks in the top 15 states.
Although there are no hospitals in Maricopa, the closest hospital is Chandler Regional Medical Center, which U.S. News ranks as the No. 5 hospital in Arizona as well as high performing in six procedures and conditions. Other high performing hospitals include Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert and Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.Phoenix has three nationally ranked hospitals: St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and Mayo Clinic-Phoenix.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Maricopa, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Maricopa has 127 homes, the largest has 2217 homes, and the average communities consists of 1172 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Maricopa. The most recent communities started in Maricopa include The Preserve at Province II, Province. There are also 2 communities in Maricopa that offer new construction homes, including Province, The Preserve at Province II.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Maricopa. All 2 55+ communities in Maricopa are gated. For instance, Province is a gated communities with 2217 homes, and The Preserve at Province II is another gated communities with 127 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Maricopa stay on the market for around 352 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $399,871, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Province average around $399,871.
16 communities near Maricopa
284 homes near Maricopa
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|1,754 sq ft
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|1,085 sq ft
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|1,841 sq ft
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|1,540 sq ft
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|1,545 sq ft
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|2,508 sq ft
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|1,925 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,790 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,012 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,390 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,553 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,434 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,610 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,914 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,809 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,017 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,051 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,739 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,910 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,612 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,823 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,922 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,752 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,846 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,438 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,696 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,437 sq ft
|Townhouse
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|2 baths
|2,116 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,326 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Maricopa, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Maricopa has 127 homes, the largest has 2217 homes, and the average communities consists of 1172 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Maricopa. The most recent communities started in Maricopa include The Preserve at Province II, Province. There are also 2 communities in Maricopa that offer new construction homes, including Province, The Preserve at Province II.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Maricopa. All 2 55+ communities in Maricopa are gated. For instance, Province is a gated communities with 2217 homes, and The Preserve at Province II is another gated communities with 127 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Maricopa stay on the market for around 352 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $399,871, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Province average around $399,871.
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