Best places to live in Arizona

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- Overall Rank: 679
- Population: 50,573
- Median household income: $110,660
- Median home value: $560,400 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,198 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#15. Catalina Foothills, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 2,062
- Population: 267,267
- Median household income: $115,179
- Median home value: $454,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,839 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Mesa (grade A+), BASIS Ahwatukee (grade A+), BASIS Chandler (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep (grade A+), Seton Catholic Preparatory (grade A+), Redeemer Christian School (grade A)

#14. Gilbert, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 2,330
- Population: 12,672
- Median household income: $221,333
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (95% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Phoenix (grade A+), BASIS Scottsdale (grade A+), Khalsa Montessori Elementary School at Virginia (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Phoenix Country Day School (grade A+), Rancho Solano Preparatory School (grade A+), Brophy College Preparatory (grade A+)

#13. Paradise Valley, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 2,271
- Population: 2,155
- Median household income: $51,364
- Median home value: $339,489 (11% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (89% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#12. Armory Park, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 2,065
- Population: data not available
- Median household income: data not available
- Median home value: data not available (data not available own)
- Median rent: data not available (data not available rent)
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#11. La Madera, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 2,020
- Population: data not available
- Median household income: data not available
- Median home value: data not available (data not available own)
- Median rent: data not available (data not available rent)
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#10. Ahwatukee Foothills, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,885
- Population: 1,602
- Median household income: $55,331
- Median home value: $265,000 (21% own)
- Median rent: $1,188 (79% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#9. Miles, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,847
- Population: 1,999
- Median household income: $78,353
- Median home value: $249,581 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,302 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#8. Rosemont West, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,823
- Population: data not available
- Median household income: data not available
- Median home value: data not available (data not available own)
- Median rent: data not available (data not available rent)
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#7. Blenman/Elm, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,795
- Population: 1,647
- Median household income: $73,363
- Median home value: $270,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,144 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Hermosa Montessori School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#6. Mitmann, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,740
- Population: 2,871
- Median household income: $67,783
- Median home value: $179,596 (59% own)
- Median rent: $955 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Hermosa Montessori School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#5. St. Cyrils, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,736
- Population: 3,122
- Median household income: $75,866
- Median home value: $245,727 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,302 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#4. Rillito, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,428
- Population: 2,364
- Median household income: $83,013
- Median home value: $282,592 (47% own)
- Median rent: $1,085 (53% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#3. Poets Square, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 1,369
- Population: 6,888
- Median household income: $85,506
- Median home value: $421,074 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,329 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

#2. Sam Hughes, Arizona
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- Overall Rank: 887
- Population: 2,645
- Median household income: $78,332
- Median home value: $251,274 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,519 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Hermosa Montessori School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 42 states.

#1. Udall Park, Arizona
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