Greater Phoenix, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Peoria, AZ
About Peoria
Peoria is a large northwest-Valley city (population ~191,000) that stretches from the dense-suburban neighborhoods of its southern half to Lake Pleasant and open desert in the north. Most of the city sits in Maricopa County, with a northern portion extending into Yavapai County. Peoria's identity is split between recreation — the Peoria Sports Complex (Cactus League spring training) and Lake Pleasant Regional Park — and the P83 Entertainment District dining and nightlife cluster. Master-planned communities like Vistancia anchor the north, while Old Town Peoria preserves the city's 1880s roots along Grand Avenue.
Home prices in Peoria
The median listing price in Peoria is $525,000.
Top places in Peoria
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park — large reservoir for boating, fishing, hiking, and desert scenery on the city's north side.
- Peoria Sports Complex — spring-training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.
- P83 Entertainment District — dining, entertainment, and nightlife cluster near the sports complex.
- Old Town Peoria — historic district with the 1889 town well site, local shops, and community events.
- Arizona Broadway Theatre — professional dinner theatre in the Old Town area.
- Rio Vista Community Park — large park with a fishing lake, splash pad, and sports fields.
- Paloma Community Park — newer recreation park with trails and sports facilities.
- West Wing Mountain Preserve — desert hiking near the Happy Valley corridor.
Commuting from Peoria
- Approximately 13 miles to downtown Phoenix; typical drive ~23 minutes from central Peoria without traffic (check-distance.com; read September 24, 2026).
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is about 19 miles away; typical drive ~26 minutes from central Peoria (rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026). From farther north (e.g., the Peoria Sports Complex area), the airport run is about 23 miles / ~34 minutes, illustrating how much the commute varies across this long city.
- Valley Metro bus service covers the city with longer trip times than driving; there is no commuter rail (rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Peoria
Public schools: Peoria Unified 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.
Peoria FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Peoria, AZ?
The median listing price in Peoria is $525,000. Median listing price (city-level row on Arizona statewide report) - How is the commute from Peoria, AZ?
Approximately 13 miles to downtown Phoenix; typical drive ~23 minutes from central Peoria without traffic (check-distance.com; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Peoria, AZ?
Peoria is served by Peoria Unified 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.