Greater Phoenix, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Superior, AZ
About Superior
Superior is a former copper-mining town in eastern Pinal County, about 60 miles east of Phoenix on U.S. Route 60. It grew up around the Magma Mine and the town of Pinal City in the late 1800s; population was about 2,400–2,800 in the 2020s. The town bills itself as a gateway to the Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Mountains, with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum just west of town on US-60 and the Resolution Copper project adjacent. Apache Leap — the cliff east of town named for a legendary Apache battle — is its signature natural landmark (shown in the Commons photo below).
Home prices in Superior
The median list in Superior is $244,000.
Top places in Superior
- Apache Leap — the landmark cliff east of town (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum — Arizona's largest and oldest botanical garden, on US-60 just west of town.
- Historic Main Street — including the 1930s-era buildings and the chamber's caboose visitor center (shown in the Commons sunset photo below).
- Picketpost Mountain — distinctive peak southeast of town with the 1870 Stoneman marker nearby.
- World's Smallest Museum — roadside oddity on Main Street.
- Queen Creek Canyon along historic Old Highway 60 (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Superior
- U.S. Route 60 west through the Superstition Mountains toward the East Valley and Phoenix.
- Approximate drive to downtown Phoenix: ~60–80 minutes (approximately 60 miles; approximate).
Superior FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Superior, AZ?
The median list in Superior is $244,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Superior, AZ?
U.S. Route 60 west through the Superstition Mountains toward the East Valley and Phoenix.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.