What is Queen Creek like??? (Phoenix, Mesa: to rent, custom home, neighborhood)

[deager]

Hi, we are thinking about moving to the Phoenix area from Michigan.We are looking to rent and we've seen affordable homes in Queen Creek. Could anybody tell us about that area and where it's located? Thanks for your help

[sh9730]

Do a quick search on this forum for queen creek. Alot of info already posted.

[Woody7]

Queen Creek is a big area in the far south east Phoenix Metro Valley. It includes the incorporated City of Queen Creek,Maricopa Country, and a much larger area of what is also known as Queen Creek in Pinal County. I would suggest visiting the area. For some the location is great, for others it's too far from the City.Only recently has the area got some nice shopping options. There are some really good buys out here now.Good luck.

[deager]

Thanks for the info Woody7. We won't be able to visit first unfortunetly, but the area sounds nice to me. We live in a rural area in Mi. so I'm use to a long commute.How are the schools? I notice the two countys, is one better than the other as far as schools? Thanks again

[Woody7]

Schools are My weak point, no kids. Although I don't here any horror stories. The main differance in Counties is QC Maricopa is closer the the Metro area.

[teach1234]

I lived in Apache Junction about 10 years ago, worked in Queen Creek. I really liked it there, a much more rural experience than Phoenix. Although as a previous poster pointed out, it is quite a long ways from Phoenix. At least it's close to the swap meet!

[tancee]

I'm researching relocating to Queen Creek as well. The Queen Creek School district has a better rating than the others. This is the incorporated part of Queen Creek. Which is the northern area. I like that the Incorporated area seems to have a lot to do for children. Also, a lot of community events. I don't know much about the southern unincorporated area. Just some of the neighborhood names. I would love to hear more about this area.

[azjack]

You will find a keyword forum search for these terms to be very helpful:

"Queen Creek"

"Johnson Ranch"

"Pinal County"

[jml1234]

My family and I have lived in QC for 7 years in the western incorporated Maricopa county part of it. Queen Creek is no longer a completely rural community as some might still believe. Yes, there are still many open spaces, ranch lands and mountain scenery, but now QC offers much much more. Beautiful, modern shopping centers with all the shopping you would ever need, a new library, new restaurants, improved streets and upgraded remodeled schools have given the area quite an easy, convenient lifestyle. Additionally, closeby access to a brand new freeway loop puts us in downtown Phoenix within 30 minutes when we need to venture into the city. We work in Mesa AZ and drive this loop every day and it's no big deal. I would recommend the Maricopa school system from personal experience. QC offers the traditional tract style master planned home communities as well as some custom home communities with more land surrounding them. It's the typical mix of old and new that makes the area special and the town council has done a great job of blending both. Good luck to you in your search.

[GoN2AZ]

Originally Posted by jml1234

My family and I have lived in QC for 7 years in the western incorporated Maricopa county part of it. Queen Creek is no longer a completely rural community as some might still believe. Yes, there are still many open spaces, ranch lands and mountain scenery, but now QC offers much much more. Beautiful, modern shopping centers with all the shopping you would ever need, a new library, new restaurants, improved streets and upgraded remodeled schools have given the area quite an easy, convenient lifestyle. Additionally, closeby access to a brand new freeway loop puts us in downtown Phoenix within 30 minutes when we need to venture into the city. We work in Mesa AZ and drive this loop every day and it's no big deal. I would recommend the Maricopa school system from personal experience. QC offers the traditional tract style master planned home communities as well as some custom home communities with more land surrounding them. It's the typical mix of old and new that makes the area special and the town council has done a great job of blending both. Good luck to you in your search.

What a wonderful post - thank you for taking your time!
Do you feel the area to be a "safe", family friendly area?