Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Year-round sun, low crime suburbs, and strong schools across the Phoenix valley and beyond.
1. Gilbert: Best overall
2. Chandler: Best for tech families
3. Scottsdale: Best for amenities
4. Peoria: Best West Valley pick
5. Mesa: Best value
6. Tempe: Best for university families
7. Flagstaff: Best mountain-town family
8. Surprise: Best for new build
Arizona draws families with sunshine, master-planned suburbs, and good schools, especially across the East Valley around Phoenix. Summers are extreme, so the climate is the main trade-off. Here are the 8 best places for families in Arizona, ranked.