The PIN Magazine West Coast Edition | November 2020

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THE MOST AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Peggie Simmons In Phoenix, Arizona, most people would rather pay $500 per month in rent than $1200 and prefer a $2 bill for coffee than $5. Some neighborhoods in Arizona have low costs of living, while others have extremely high costs of living. If you’re looking for an affordable place to live in Phoenix, this article is for you.

1. CASA GRANDE

Casa Grande is a Phoenix suburb in Pinal County with a population of 54,316. Residing in Casa Grande comes with a sparse suburban feel to the residents who most own their homes. Casa Grande holds number five in the best places to live in Pinal County. The suburb has an overall grade of B, according to Niche. com. Currently, the median home value in Casa Grande is at $215,372, while the median rent

is at $944 as of September 30, according to the Zillow home value index. The median household income in Casa Grande is $49,068, according to Niche.com. The crime rate in the suburb is meager, while its ethnic and economic diversity is excellent. Moreover, many households and retirees in this suburb have moderate political views.

2. APACHE JUNCTION

Apache Junction is a Phoenix suburb in Pinal County with a population of 39,674. Apache junction holds the fourth position in the best places to live in Pinal County in 2020. Residing in Apache Junction is affordable in all manner. Its median household income is $42,115, while its median home value is $251,725, and the median rent is $761. Apache Junction has low crime rates and excellent ethnic and economic diversity. The suburb has an overall grade of B, according to Niche.com. l

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