The more poplar communities in Maricopa Arizona are; Cobblestone Farms (close to the 347 Highway so a time saver when leaving and entering Maricopa), Rancho El Dorado (golf course community), The Villages (close to shopping) and Province (active adult living community).

The 347 Highway and affordable housing. Compared to the surrounding areas (Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Phoenix), Maricopa offers more affordable housing. Regarding the 347 Highway…traffic, accidents, speeding and the need for more lanes are constant topics when discussing Maricopa Arizona.

Some people do not like the lack of a “night life” / entertainment in Maricopa.

No. Since the completion of the overpass, no more traffic delays due to trains and the AMTRAK Station.

Yes. Currently there is a La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham (next to Copper Sky Regional Park) and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino which is very close to La Quinta.

There are currently 2 gated neighborhoods in Maricopa Arizona. Homestead South and the 55 + community of Province. The Province community is also guarded.

Maricopa Meadows, Alterra (North and South), Desert Cedars, Santa Rosa Springs, Palo Brea and Amarillo Creek.

Cobblestone Farms, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, Glennwilde Groves, Desert Passage / Smith Farms and the active adult (55+) community of Province feature a community pool.

As of August 2024, the average home price on the market is $394,000 with an average of 2000 square feet. 

The main roads servicing Maricopa are as follows:

1.  347 HWY – entering Maricopa, goes through the city and ends at the 84.  Most of Maricopa’s retail is  located off the 347 HWY / John Wayne Parkway.
2.  238 HWY – will take you west to the 85 and going east, will take you the 10 East.
3. Honeycutt Rd – from John Wayne Parkway \\\\ 347 HWY, will take you east, until you enter the community of Tortosa.