What are the best cities for 55+ communities in Arizona?
Arizona has major clusters of 55+ communities in Green Valley, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. Use our city-specific pages to compare active adult options in each region.
Browse 55+ Active Adult Communities in Arizona
172 active adult communities — compare pricing, amenities & lifestyle
Popular cities: Anthem, Apache Junction, Arizona City, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Carefree and 36 more
Explore 172 Arizona active adult communities across the Valley of the Sun, Southern Arizona, and high-country retreats. Arizona remains a top retirement destination for its climate and established 55+ infrastructure. Compare pricing, golf and resort amenities, and healthcare proximity before you tour. take our free quiz to get personalized recommendations based on your budget and preferences.
At a Glance
172 Total Communities
$150k - $650k Average Price Range
$10k - $1.4M Price Range Across All Communities
Healthcare, 0, 1 Most Common Amenities
Updated June 2026 shortlist
Best 55+ Communities in Arizona
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These Arizona cities currently have the highest concentration of 55+ active adult communities in our directory. Click a city to see localized results and amenities.
Green Valley 37 Mesa 22 Tucson 10 Apache Junction 10 Prescott 8 Peoria 7 Phoenix 6 Scottsdale 6 Surprise 5 Buckeye 4 Chandler 4 Goodyear 3 Marana 3 Queen Creek 3 Casa Grande 3 Prescott Valley 3 Rio Verde 3 Sun City West 2 Sun City 2 Vail 2 Yuma 2 Gold Canyon 2 Sahuarita 2 Oracle 2 Florence 2 Oro Valley 2 Sierra Vista 2
Top-Rated Arizona Communities
Showing the 60 top-rated of 172 — browse all by city below.
PebbleCreek
Goodyear, AZ
$10k - $300k
The Grand
Surprise, AZ
$10k - $450k
Robson Ranch – Arizona
Eloy, AZ
$300k - $800k
Sun City West
Sun City West, AZ
$200k - $1.4M
Sun City
Sun City, AZ
$10k - $100k
Province
Maricopa, AZ
$300k - $900k
SaddleBrooke
Tucson, AZ
$10k - $300k
Sun Lakes
Sun Lakes, AZ
$10k - $200k
Leisure World
Mesa, AZ
$200k - $1.1M
Sun City Festival
Buckeye, AZ
$450k - $1.1M
Agave Village
Mesa, AZ
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Ahwatukee Retirement Village
Phoenix, AZ
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Altura
Tucson, AZ
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Anthem Country Club
Anthem, AZ
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Apache Villa
Apache Junction, AZ
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Apache Wells
Mesa, AZ
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Arizona Traditions
Surprise, AZ
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Bel Agave
Apache Junction, AZ
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Bella Capri
Tucson, AZ
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Blue Star
Apache Junction, AZ
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Canoa Northwest
Green Valley, AZ
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Canoa Ranch
Green Valley, AZ
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Canoa Ridge
Green Valley, AZ
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Canoa Seca Estates
Green Valley, AZ
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Cantamia At Estrella
Goodyear, AZ
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Canyon View
Green Valley, AZ
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Casa De Paz
Mesa, AZ
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Casa Paloma
Green Valley, AZ
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Casas Del Oro Norte
Tucson, AZ
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Casitas De Castilian
Tucson, AZ
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Cimarron Crossing
San Tan Valley, AZ
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Citrus Gardens
Mesa, AZ
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Colonia De Los Alamos
Green Valley, AZ
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Continental Ranch Sunflower
Marana, AZ
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Continental Vistas
Green Valley, AZ
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Coppersun
El Mirage, AZ
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Corte Bella
Sun City West, AZ
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Country Club Estates
Green Valley, AZ
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Country Club North
Green Valley, AZ
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Country Club Vistas
Green Valley, AZ
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Del Webb at Dove Mountain
Marana, AZ
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Del Webb At Rancho Del Lago
Vail, AZ
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Del Webb At Rocking K
Vail, AZ
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Desert Hills 3 East
Green Valley, AZ
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Desert Hills 3 West
Green Valley, AZ
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Desert Hills 4
Green Valley, AZ
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Desert Hills 5
Green Valley, AZ
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Desert Hills Estates
Green Valley, AZ
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Desert Ridge
Green Valley, AZ
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Desertscape
Phoenix, AZ
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Dorado At Verde Santa Fe
Cornville, AZ
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Dorado Canyon
Mesa, AZ
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Dreamland Villa
Mesa, AZ
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Ellsworth Springs
Mesa, AZ
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Encanterra
Queen Creek, AZ
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Encore At Eastmark
Mesa, AZ
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Esperanza Estates
Green Valley, AZ
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Estrella
Goodyear, AZ
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Far Horizons East
Tucson, AZ
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Fountain Of The Sun
Mesa, AZ
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Common questions about 55+ communities in Arizona
Is Arizona a good state for retirement communities?
Arizona is highly popular for retirement due to its warm climate, tax-friendly policies for retirees, and some of the most established active adult communities in the country, like Sun City.
Community counts, pricing, and amenity data for Arizona are compiled by Where55 from public active adult community listings and normalized for comparison. Details can change — verify with the community before deciding. See our methodology.
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