Here are the Top 10 best places to live in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?
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Top 10 best places to live in Arizona
Here are the Top 10 best places to live in Arizona, as featured in the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona:
1. City of Chandler
Background: Chandler, Arizona has built a reputation as a “Community of Innovation.” Life in Chandler goes beyond a thriving and dynamic business community. Known for its rich diversity, the city offers an outstanding quality of life for all generations with great schools and recreational opportunities including one park per square mile. Chandler is Arizona’s fourth largest city with a population of more than 289,000. The city also is one of the safest communities in the nation and boasts AAA bond ratings from all three national rating agencies, one of a select few cities and towns nationally to receive this prestigious designation.
2. Town of Gilbert
3. City of Scottsdale
4. Town of Cave Creek
5. City of Tempe
6. City of Flagstaff
7. City of Phoenix
8. City of Peoria
9. City of Mesa
10. Town of Paradise Valley
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