Greater Phoenix, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Goodyear, AZ
About Goodyear
Goodyear is a master-planned suburb in the southwest Valley (Maricopa County, roughly 100,000+ residents) named for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, which bought the farmland in 1917 to grow cotton for tire cords. Anchored by the Estrella and Palm Valley communities, it is one of the Valley's most polished, fast-growing in-demand suburbs. Spring-training baseball at Goodyear Ballpark, a dense golf scene, and the illuminated Estrella Star Tower give it a distinctive civic identity.
Home prices in Goodyear
The median listing price in Goodyear is $475,000.
Top places in Goodyear
- Goodyear Ballpark — spring-training home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, with year-round events.
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park — 20,000 acres of Sonoran Desert trails, picnic areas, and the Star Tower.
- Estrella Star Tower — 50-foot illuminated spiral observatory monument with sunset and desert views.
- Golf Club of Estrella — Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the foothills.
- Palm Valley Golf Club — 27-hole Arthur Hills championship layout.
- Brass Armadillo Antique Mall (Phoenix West) — sprawling vintage and collectibles market.
- Saddle Mountain Brewing Company — laid-back local brewery and restaurant.
- Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 — the area's anchor movie venue.
Commuting from Goodyear
- Downtown Phoenix is approximately 18–19 miles away; typical drive 22–30 minutes without heavy traffic (how-far.net; read September 24, 2026).
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is roughly 21–22 miles away; typical drive 34–35 minutes (rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026).
- Public transit is limited to Valley Metro bus with transfers; a car is the practical daily option (rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Goodyear
Public schools: Agua Fria Union High School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Goodyear FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Goodyear, AZ?
The median listing price in Goodyear is $475,000. Citywide median listing price, September 2026 (1,085 active listings) - How is the commute from Goodyear, AZ?
Downtown Phoenix is approximately 18–19 miles away; typical drive 22–30 minutes without heavy traffic (how-far.net; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Goodyear, AZ?
Goodyear is served by Agua Fria Union High School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.